Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let f(x)=x4+2kx2+1f(x)=x^{4}+2kx^{2}+1, where k∈Rk\in\mathbb{R}. At x=0x=0, we have f′(0)=0f'(0)=0. For which values of kk is x=0x=0 a point of local maximum of ff? a) k>0k>0 b) k=0k=0 c) k<0k<0 d) k≠0k\neq 0

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