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If fx =1x;x 1ax2+b;1<x<1 is differentiable x , then one of the value of a and b is-
MathematicsContinuity and DifferentiabilityAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A a=12,b=32
  • B a=12,b=32
  • C a=32,b= 12
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: a=12,b=32

Given,

fx =1x;x 1ax2+b;1<x<1

fx=-1xx-1ax2+b-1<x<11xx>1

Also given funciton at x=1 is continuous

So, a.1+b=1 ......1

Also at x=1 differentiable

2ax=1x2

Now at x=1 2a=1

So, a=12

Now using equation 1 we get, b=32

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