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Let a and b be real constants such that the function f defined by f(x) = begincases x^2 + 3x + a, & x le 1 \\ bx + 2, & x gt 1 endcases be differentiable on mathbbR. Then, the value of int_-2^2f(x)dx equals

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textFor differentiability at x=c:\\ lim_x to c^- f(x) = lim_x to c^+ f(x) quad text(Continuity)\\ lim_x to c^- f'(x) = lim_x to c^+ f'(x) quad text(Differentiability) ### Core Logic Function f(x) is continuous at x=1: lim_x to 1^- (x^2 + 3x + a) = lim_x to 1^+ (bx + 2) 1 + 3 + a = b + 2 Rightarrow 4 + a = b + 2 Rightarrow a = b - 2 quad dots(i) Function f(x) is differentiable at x=1: f'(x) = begincases 2x + 3, & x lt 1 \\ b, & x gt 1 endcases Equating left-hand and right-hand derivatives at x=1: 2(1) + 3 = b Rightarrow b = 5 Substitute b = 5 into (i): a = 5 - 2 = 3 ### Step 1: Setting up the Integral Now we have the full function: f(x) = begincases x^2 + 3x + 3, & x le 1 \\ 5x + 2, & x gt 1 endcases We need to evaluate int_-2^2 f(x) dx: I = int_-2^1 (x^2 + 3x + 3) dx + int_1^2 (5x + 2) dx ### Step 2: Evaluating the Integrals First integral: int_-2^1 (x^2 + 3x + 3) dx = left[ fracx^33 + frac3x^22 + 3x right]_-2^1 = left( frac13 + frac32 + 3 right) - left( frac-83 + frac122 - 6 right) = left( frac13 + frac32 + 3 right) - left( frac-83 + 0 right) = frac93 + frac32 + 3 = 3 + frac32 + 3 = frac152 Second integral: int_1^2 (5x + 2) dx = left[ frac5x^22 + 2x right]_1^2 = left( frac202 + 4 right) - left( frac52 + 2 right) = 14 - frac92 = frac192 Total sum: I = frac152 + frac192 = frac342 = 17 ### Pattern Recognition Piecewise unknown parameters are locked by continuity first, then differentiability. Splitting the integral limit at the critical node correctly processes the integration paths. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Continuity and Differentiability Class 12 Maths: Integral Calculus

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Q25 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning One Sided Limits
Let {x} denote the fractional part of x and f(x)=fraccos^-1(1-\x\^2)sin^-1(1-\x\)\x\-\x\^3, xne0. If L and R respectively denotes the left hand limit and the right hand limit of f(x) at x=0 then frac32pi^2(L^2+R^2) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 18 to 18

Solution

### Related Formula Definition of fractional part function: - For x to 0^+, \x\ = x - 0 = x. - For x to 0^-, \x\ = x - (-1) = x + 1. ### Core Logic Let's evaluate the left-hand limit (L) and right-hand limit (R) separately by setting up substitution parameters around the point x=0. ### Step 1: Evaluate Right Hand Limit (R) As x to 0^+, substitute \x\ = h where h to 0: R = lim_h to 0 fraccos^-1(1-h^2)sin^-1(1-h)h(1-h^2) = lim_h to 0 fraccos^-1(1-h^2)h cdot left(fracsin^-111right) = fracpi2 lim_h to 0 fraccos^-1(1-h^2)h Let cos^-1(1-h^2) = theta implies 1-h^2 = costheta implies h^2 = 1 - costheta = 2sin^2(theta/2). As h to 0, theta to 0, so h approx fracthetasqrt2: R = fracpi2 lim_theta to 0 fracthetafracthetasqrt2 = fracpisqrt2 ### Step 2: Evaluate Left Hand Limit (L) As x to 0^-, let x = -h implies \x\ = 1-h where h to 0: L = lim_h to 0 fraccos^-1(1-(1-h)^2)sin^-1(1-(1-h))(1-h) - (1-h)^3 L = lim_h to 0 fraccos^-1(2h-h^2)sin^-1h(1-h)[1 - (1-h)^2] = lim_h to 0 fraccos^-1(0)sin^-1h1 cdot (2h-h^2) L = fracpi2 lim_h to 0 left( fracsin^-1hh cdot frac12-h right) = fracpi2 cdot 1 cdot frac12 = fracpi4 ### Step 3: Calculate the Target Value Substituting the computed limits L = fracpi4 and R = fracpisqrt2 into the target expression: frac32pi^2(L^2+R^2) = frac32pi^2 left( fracpi^216 + fracpi^22 right) = 32 left( frac116 + frac12 right) = 2 + 16 = 18 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Discontinuous fractional part function framing an indeterminate limit form. Trap: Be extremely careful when managing fractional limits below zero: \x\ to 1 when x to 0^-, transforming expressions significantly compared to right-hand approaches. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability Class 11 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q17 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Higher Order Derivatives
Let y = log_eleft(frac1 - x^21 + x^2 ight), -1 < x < 1. Then at x = frac12, the value of 225(y' - y'') is equal to
  • A. 732
  • B. 746
  • C. 742
  • D. 736

Solution

### Related Formula y = ln(1 - x^2) - ln(1 + x^2) ### Core Logic Let us differentiate the simplified logarithm form: y' = frac-2x1 - x^2 - frac2x1 + x^2 = -2x left( frac1 + x^2 + 1 - x^21 - x^4 right) = frac-4x1 - x^4 Now, computing the second derivative y'' using the quotient rule: y'' = frac-4(1 - x^4) - (-4x)(-4x^3)(1 - x^4)^2 = frac-4 + 4x^4 - 16x^4(1 - x^4)^2 = frac-4(1 + 3x^4)(1 - x^4)^2 ### Step 1: Finding the Combined Value Let us substitute x = frac12 into the expressions: 1 - x^4 = 1 - frac116 = frac1516 y' = frac-4(1/2)15/16 = frac-215/16 = -frac3215 y'' = frac-4(1 + 3/16)(15/16)^2 = frac-4(19/16)225/256 = -frac194 times frac256225 = -frac19 times 64225 = -frac1216225 ### Step 2: Resolving the Target Multiplier Compute y' - y'': y' - y'' = -frac3215 - left(-frac1216225right) = -frac480225 + frac1216225 = frac736225 Multiplying this by 225: 225(y' - y'') = 225 times frac736225 = 736 ### Pattern Recognition Always break log quotient blocks into independent terms before differentiating (lnfracab = ln a - ln b). Differentiating fractions directly invites errors. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Continuity and Differentiability
Q30 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Leibniz Rule and Limits
Let the slope of the line 45x + 5y + 3 = 0 be 27r_1 + frac9r_22 for some r_1, r_2 in mathbbR. Then lim_x rightarrow 3 left(int_3^x frac8t^2frac3r_2 x2 - r_2 x^2 - r_1 x^3 - 3x\, dtright) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 12 to 12

Solution

### Related Formula Using the Newton-Leibniz formula for differentiating an integral: fracddx left( int_a^x f(t)\, dt right) = f(x) ### Core Logic The line equation is 45x + 5y + 3 = 0 implies y = -9x - frac35. Its slope is -9. Equating the slope expressions: 27r_1 + frac9r_22 = -9 implies 3r_1 + fracr_22 = -1 quad dots (i) ### Step 1: Applying L'Hopital's Rule to the Limit The limit is in the frac00 form as x rightarrow 3. Differentiating the numerator and denominator using L'Hopital's Rule: textLimit = lim_x rightarrow 3 frac8x^2frac3r_22 - 2r_2 x - 3r_1 x^2 - 3 ### Step 2: Evaluating the Target Denominator Value Substitute x = 3 into the differentiated structure: textDenominator = frac3r_22 - 6r_2 - 27r_1 - 3 = -frac9r_22 - 27r_1 - 3 = -9left(3r_1 + fracr_22right) - 3 From equation (i), we substitute 3r_1 + fracr_22 = -1: textDenominator = -9(-1) - 3 = 9 - 3 = 6 Evaluating the full limit: textLimit = frac8(3)^26 = frac726 = 12 ### Pattern Recognition L'Hopital transformations reduce parameter sets back into exact multiples of the initial constraint formula. This avoids solving for r_1 and r_2 individually. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Q13 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Continuity at a Point
Consider the function: f(x) = begincases fraca(7x-12-x^2)b(x^2-7x+12) & , x < 3 \\ frac2sin(x-3)x-[x] & , x > 3 \\ b & , x = 3 endcases Where [x] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to x. If S denotes the set of all ordered pairs (a, b) such that f(x) is continuous at x=3 then the number of elements in S is:
  • A. 2
  • B. textInfinitely many
  • C. 4
  • D. 1

Solution

### Related Formula textFor continuity at x=a, lim_x to a^- f(x) = lim_x to a^+ f(x) = f(a) lim_h to 0 fracsin hh = 1 ### Core Logic We need to evaluate the Left Hand Limit (LHL) and Right Hand Limit (RHL) at x = 3. For LHL (x < 3): f(x) = fraca(7x-12-x^2)b(x^2-7x+12) Factor the polynomials: Numerator quadratic: -(x^2 - 7x + 12) f(x) = frac-a(x^2-7x+12)b(x^2-7x+12) = frac-ab Thus, lim_x to 3^- f(x) = frac-ab. ### Step 1: Evaluating Right Hand Limit For RHL (x > 3), as x to 3^+, the value of the greatest integer function [x] = 3. f(x) = frac2sin(x-3)x-[x] Substituting [x] = 3: lim_x to 3^+ f(x) = lim_x to 3^+ frac2sin(x-3)x-3 Applying the standard limit lim_theta to 0 fracsin thetatheta = 1: textRHL = 2(1) = 2 ### Step 2: Equating Limits For the function to be continuous at x=3, LHL = RHL = f(3). We are given f(3) = b. Therefore: frac-ab = 2 = b From the right equation, b = 2. Substitute b into the left equation: frac-a2 = 2 Rightarrow a = -4 ### Step 3: Final Conclusion The only ordered pair (a, b) that makes the function continuous is (-4, 2). The number of elements in the set S is 1. ### Pattern Recognition For limits involving [x] as x to k^+, you can immediately replace [x] with k. When evaluating algebraic limits where the numerator is the exact negative of the denominator, they cancel out natively leaving just the constant ratio. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Continuity and Differentiability Class 11 Maths: Limits and Derivatives
Q18 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Standard Limits
If a=lim_xrightarrow0fracsqrt1+sqrt1+x^4-sqrt2x^4 and b=lim_xrightarrow0fracsin^2xsqrt2-sqrt1+cos x, then the value of ab^3 is :
  • A. 36
  • B. 32
  • C. 25
  • D. 30

Solution

### Related Formula lim_x to 0 fracsin xx = 1 Rationalization: (u-v)(u+v) = u^2 - v^2 ### Core Logic Evaluate limit a by rationalizing the numerator: a = lim_x to 0 fracsqrt1+sqrt1+x^4-sqrt2x^4 Multiply by conjugate: a = lim_x to 0 frac(1+sqrt1+x^4) - 2x^4 (sqrt1+sqrt1+x^4 + sqrt2) a = lim_x to 0 fracsqrt1+x^4 - 1x^4 (sqrt1+sqrt1+x^4 + sqrt2) Rationalize again: a = lim_x to 0 frac(1+x^4) - 1x^4 (sqrt1+sqrt1+x^4 + sqrt2) (sqrt1+x^4 + 1) Cancel x^4: a = lim_x to 0 frac1(sqrt1+sqrt1+0 + sqrt2) (sqrt1+0 + 1) a = frac1(sqrt2 + sqrt2)(1 + 1) = frac14sqrt2 ### Step 1: Evaluating Limit b Evaluate limit b by rationalizing the denominator: b = lim_x to 0 fracsin^2 xsqrt2-sqrt1+cos x Multiply by conjugate: b = lim_x to 0 fracsin^2 x (sqrt2 + sqrt1+cos x)2 - (1+cos x) b = lim_x to 0 frac(1-cos^2 x)(sqrt2 + sqrt1+cos x)1 - cos x Using 1-cos^2 x = (1-cos x)(1+cos x): b = lim_x to 0 (1+cos x)(sqrt2 + sqrt1+cos x) Apply limit x to 0 (so cos 0 = 1): b = (1+1)(sqrt2 + sqrt1+1) = 2(2sqrt2) = 4sqrt2 ### Step 2: Final Output Calculate the value of ab^3: ab^3 = left(frac14sqrt2right) times (4sqrt2)^3 ab^3 = frac(4sqrt2)^34sqrt2 = (4sqrt2)^2 ab^3 = 16 times 2 = 32 ### Pattern Recognition Double square-root structures require double rationalization. Do not rush to L'Hopital's rule when roots are stacked; iterative conjugation resolves x^n terms naturally. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Limits and Derivatives Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions

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