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If $f(x)$ is an even function and $f^{\prime}(x)$ exists, then $\mathrm{f}^{\prime}(\mathrm{e})+\mathrm{f}^{\prime}(-\mathrm{e})$ is
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesKCETKCET 2008
Options:
  • A $>0$
  • B 0
  • C $\geq 0$
  • D $ < 0$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0
Since, $f(x)$ is an even function, therefore $f^{\prime}(x)$ is an odd function.
$$
f^{\prime}(-e)=-f^{\prime}(e)
$$
$\therefore \quad \mathrm{f}^{\prime}(\mathrm{e})+\mathrm{f}^{\prime}(-\mathrm{e})=0$

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