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If the function f(x)=x4−62x2+ax+9f(x) = x^4 - 62x^2 + ax + 9 attains its local maximum value at x=1x = 1, then a is equal to :

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

f′(x)=4x3−124x+af'(x) = 4x^3 - 124x + a. For local extremum at x=1x = 1: f′(1)=4−124+a=0f'(1) = 4 - 124 + a = 0, so a=120a = 120.

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