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Let $x=2$ be a local minima of the function $f(x)=2 x^4-18 x^2+8 x+12$, $x \in(-4,4)$ If $M$ is local maximum value of the function $f$ in $(-4,4)$, then $M =$

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$18 \sqrt{6}-\frac{33}{2}$
$12 \sqrt{6}-\frac{33}{2}$
$12 \sqrt{6}-\frac{31}{2}$
$18 \sqrt{6}-\frac{31}{2}$

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

f^{'} (x) = 8 x^{3} - 36 x + 8 = 4 (2 x^{3} - 9 x + 2)

f^{'} (x) = 0

? x = \frac{6 - 2}{2}

Now

f (x) = (x^{2} - 2 x - \frac{9}{2}) (2 x^{2} + 4 x - 1) + 24 x + 7.5

? f (\frac{6 - 2}{2}) = M = 126 - \frac{33}{2}

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