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Let P(x) be a real polynomial of degree 3 which vanishes at x=-3. Let P(x) have local minima at x=1, local maxima at x=-1 and -11Pxdx=18, then the sum of all the coefficients of the polynomial P(x) is equal to ___ .
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (18 Mar Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 8

Let P'(x)=a(x-1)(x+1)=ax2-1

Px=ax2-1dx+c

=ax33-x+c

Now P(-3)=0

a-273+3+c=0

-6a+c=0  (1)

Now -11ax33-x+cdx=18

=2c=18c=9  ...2

 From (1) & (2) -6a+9=0a=32

Px=32x33-x+9

Then, the Sum of coefficient=12-32+9

=8

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