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Let, f:RR be a function such that fx=x3+x2f'1+xf''2+f'''3, xR. Then f2 equals
MathematicsDifferentiationJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 30
  • B 8
  • C -4
  • D -2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -2

Let, fx=x3+ax2+bx+c

f'x=3x2+2ax+b

f''x=6x+2a

f'''x=6

According to the question, 

a=f'1=3+2a+ba+b=-3 ...i

b=f''2=12+2a2a-b=-12 ...ii

c=f'''3c=6

Solving equations i & ii, we get, a= -5 & b=2

fx=x3-5x2+2x+6

 f2=8-20+4+6=-2.

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