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If the tangent to the curve, y=x3+axb at the point (1, 5) is perpendicular to the line, x+y+4=0, then which one of the following points lies on the curve?
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2, 2
  • B 2, 1
  • C 2, 1
  • D 2, 2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2, 2

Given y=x3+ax-b

it passes through 1,-5

 1+a-b=-5

a-b=-6   ...1

Slope of the line ax+by+c=0 is -ab, hence, slope of the line -x+y+4=0 is 1

We know that if two lines are perpendicular, then the product of their slopes is -1.

 Slope of tangent of y, which is perpendicular to -x+y+4=0 is -1

Also, we know that the slop of tangent to a curve y=fx at a point x1, y1 is given by f'x1.

 f'1=-1

And, f'x=3x2+a

3+a=-1

a=-4   ...2

From 1 and 2, we get a=-4, b=2

 fx=y=x3-4x-2

At, x=2, y=23-4×2-2=-2 and at x=-2, y=-23-4×2-2=-18.

Thus, out of the given options only 2,-2 satisfy the curve, hence this point will lie on the curve.

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