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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.

Updated On: Mar 19, 2026

\(-\dfrac{1}{e}\)
\(-\dfrac{1}{e^2}\)
\(-e\)
e

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The Correct Option is A

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