For any two positive numbers a and x, least value of ax+axax+\frac axax+xa is
Question
For any two positive numbers a and x, least value of ax+xa is
A.
a2
B.
2a2
C.
a
D.
2a
Correct option is D
Given:f(x)=ax+xa,where a>0 and x>0Formula:Use the inequality: AM≥GM=>2ax+xa≥ax⋅xa=>ax+xa≥2a2=2aSolution:Equality holds when ax=xa=>x2=1=>x=1At x=1,f(x)=a(1)+1a=2aFinal Answer:2a
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