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If the graph of the function \( f(x)=\frac{a^{x}-1}{x^{n}\left(a^{x}+1\right)} \) is symmetrical about \( Y \)-axis, then \( n \) equals
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Options:
  • A \( 2 \)
  • B \( \frac{2}{3} \)
  • C \( \frac{1}{4} \)
  • D \( -\frac{1}{3} \)
Solution:
1329 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: \( -\frac{1}{3} \)

fx=ax-1xnax+1

since, fx is symmetrical about Y-axis.

( i.e., it is a even function.)

 fx=f-x

ax-1xnax+1=a-x-1-xna-x+1

ax-1xnax+1=1-ax-xn1+ax

xn=--xn

Hence, the value of n which satisfy this relation, is -13

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