A differentiable function f(x) has a local maximum at x = 0. Let y = 2f(x) + ax - b. Which of the following is/are correct? 1. f'(0) = 0. 2. f''(0) < 0. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2✓ Correct
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Since f(x) has a local maximum at x = 0 and f is differentiable, by Fermat's theorem f'(0) = 0. For a local maximum of a twice-differentiable function, the second derivative test gives f''(0) ≤ 0. Generally for a strict local maximum f''(0) < 0 (assuming non-degenerate case). Both statements are correct.
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