The function f(x) = sin(x) + cos(x) has a maximum value at which point? (2022)

Practice Questions

Q1
The function f(x) = sin(x) + cos(x) has a maximum value at which point? (2022)
  1. π/4
  2. π/2
  3. 0
  4. 3π/4

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

The function f(x) = sin(x) + cos(x) has a maximum value at which point? (2022)
  • Step 1: Write down the function f(x) = sin(x) + cos(x).
  • Step 2: Find the derivative of the function, which is f'(x) = cos(x) - sin(x).
  • Step 3: Set the derivative equal to zero to find critical points: cos(x) - sin(x) = 0.
  • Step 4: Rearrange the equation to get cos(x) = sin(x).
  • Step 5: Recognize that cos(x) = sin(x) at specific angles, particularly x = π/4.
  • Step 6: Check if this point is a maximum by evaluating the second derivative or using the first derivative test.
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