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If limxx2-x+1-ax=b, then the ordered pair (a, b) is:

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Options:
  • A 1,-12
  • B -1,12
  • C -1,-12
  • D 1,12
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1,-12

Given that:limxx2x+1ax=b

limxx2x+1ax×x2x+1+axx2x+1+ax=b

limxx2x+1(ax)2x2x+1+ax=b

 Limit exist only If a2=1, because x2 must not be there in the numerator 

a=1,1

limxx+1x2x+1+ax=b

limx1+1x11x+1x2+a=b

11+a=b

Here, a1

So a=1

b=12

(a,b)1,12

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