The least positive integral value of ‘a’ such that 2x+ax2≥6, ∀x∈R is
Let f(x) =2x+ax2-6
We have to find 'a' when 2x+ax2-6≥0, ∀x∈R
⇒we have to ensure that minimum value(a)of f(x) ⩾0
∴ f'(x) =2-2ax3 and f"(x)=6ax4
Also f"(a13)>0
f'(x) =0 ⇒x=a13
hence f(x) is maximum at x=a13
∴ f(x) ≥0 if 2a13+ aa23-6 ≥0 , ∀x∈R
∴ a13 ≥63 a≥8