For the family of functions defined on the interval

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Analytical Applications of Differentiation · Analytical Applications of Differentiation

Problem

For the family of functions Fa(x)=x3−2ax+aF_a(x)=x^{3}-2a x+a defined on the interval [0,2][0,2], determine all real numbers aa for which the equation Fa(x)=0F_a(x)=0 has at least one solution in [0,2][0,2]. State your reasoning clearly.

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