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If the function $f(x)=a x^3+b x^2+11 x-6$ satisfies the conditions of Rolle's theorem in $[1,3]$ and $f^{\prime}\left(2+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)=0$, then $a+b=$
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A -5
  • B -3
  • C 4
  • D 7
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -5
Given, $f(x)=a x^3+b x^2+11 x-6$ satisfies the Rolle's theorem in $[1,3]$. So,
$$
f(1)=0 \text { and } f(3)=0
$$


$\begin{array}{lrlrl}\text { and } & & 27 a+9 b+27 & =0 \\ \Rightarrow & & 9 a+3 b+9 & =0\end{array}$

From Eq. (i), we get $a+b=-5$

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