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Let f:RR be a function satisfying fx+y=fx+2y2+kxy for all x,yR. If f1=2 and f2=8, then fx is equal to
MathematicsFunctionsBITSATBITSAT 2018
Options:
  • A 2x2
  • B 6x-4
  • C x2+3x-2
  • D -x2+9x-6
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2x2

We have, fx+y=fx+2y2+kxy for all x,yR

fx+y-fxy=2y+kx for all xR

limy0fx+y-fxy=limy02y+kx

f'x=kx for all xR

fx=kx22+C for all xR  [by integration]

But f1=2 and f2=8

 2=k2+C and 8=2k+C

k=4 and C=0

Hence, fx=2x2 for all xR

So, option (a) is correct.

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