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the curve y xe has minimum value equal to
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The curve y=xeˣ has minimum value equal to
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For extrema, always compute function value at critical points.
BITSAT - 2020
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Mar 19, 2026
\(-\dfrac{1}{e}\)
\(-\dfrac{1}{e^2}\)
\(-e\)
e
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Solution and Explanation
y=xeˣ, y' = eˣ(x+1) Setting y'=0⟹ x=-1. ymin = (-1)e⁻1 = -(1)/(e)
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