JEE Main2026Jan 24, Shift 1Mathematics
Q.
Let be the largest interval in which the function , , is strictly decreasing. Then the local maximum value of the function , , is _____ .
Correct answer: 4
Solution

Analyse on :
For : , so .
On : , (decreasing).
For : , and a similar check gives (increasing).
Hence the largest decreasing interval is , so .
Now , :
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(taking ).
Sign of : positive on , negative on , so is a local maximum.
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