To determine the absolute maximum (M) and absolute minimum (m) of the function f(x)=2x3−9x2+12x+5 over the interval [0,3], we need to examine its critical points and endpoints.
First, we find the derivative of the function, f′(x), to locate the critical points:
f′(x)=dxd(2x3−9x2+12x+5)=6x2−18x+12
Next, we set the derivative equal to zero to find the critical points:
6x2−18x+12=0
Simplifying this equation by dividing by 6:
x2−3x+2=0
We solve this quadratic equation using the factorization method:
(x−1)(x−2)=0
So, the critical points are:
x=1andx=2
We now evaluate the function f(x) at the critical points and at the endpoints of the interval [0, 3]:
1. At x=0:
f(0)=2(0)3−9(0)2+12(0)+5=5
2. At x=1:
f(1)=2(1)3−9(1)2+12(1)+5=2−9+12+5=10
3. At x=2:
f(2)=2(2)3−9(2)2+12(2)+5=16−36+24+5=9
4. At x=3:
f(3)=2(3)3−9(3)2+12(3)+5=54−81+36+5=14
We now identify the absolute maximum (M) and absolute minimum (m) from the above values:
- Maximum value M=14 at x=3
- Minimum value m=5 at x=0
Thus, the difference M−m is:
M−m=14−5=9
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Option B: 9