Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let fk(x)=x3−3kxf_k(x)=x^{3}-3kx where kk is a real parameter. Which of the following conditions on kk is both necessary and sufficient for fkf_k to possess one relative maximum and one relative minimum? a) k≠0k\ne 0 b) k>0k>0 c) k≥0k\ge 0 d) k>1k>1

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