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

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### 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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Let g(x) be a linear function and f(x) = begincases g(x) & , x le 0 \\ left(frac1+x2+xright)^frac1x & , x > 0 endcases is continuous at x = 0. If f'(1) = f(-1), then the value of g(3) is
  • A. frac13 log_e left(frac49e^1/3right)
  • B. frac13 log_e left(frac49right) + 1
  • C. log_e left(frac49right) - 1
  • D. log_e left(frac49e^1/3right)

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### Core Logic Let g(x) = ax + b. Since f(x) is continuous at x = 0: lim_x to 0^+ f(x) = f(0) lim_x to 0 left(frac1+x2+xright)^frac1x = b As x to 0, the base approaches frac12, and exponent approaches infty. Thus, left(frac12right)^infty = 0. So, b = 0. Thus, g(x) = ax. ### Step 1: Calculate Derivative For x > 0, f(x) = left(frac1+x2+xright)^frac1x. Let y = f(x). ln y = frac1x lnleft(frac1+x2+xright) Differentiating both sides w.r.t x: frac1y y' = -frac1x^2 lnleft(frac1+x2+xright) + frac1x cdot frac2+x1+x cdot frac1(2+x) - (1+x)1(2+x)^2 y' = y left[ -frac1x^2 lnleft(frac1+x2+xright) + frac1x(1+x)(2+x) right] ### Step 2: Apply Condition At x=1, y = f(1) = frac23. f'(1) = frac23 left[ -1 lnleft(frac23right) + frac16 right] = -frac23 lnleft(frac23right) + frac19 Also f(-1) = g(-1) = -a. Given f'(1) = f(-1) implies -a = -frac23 lnleft(frac23right) + frac19. a = frac23 lnleft(frac23right) - frac19 ### Step 3: Evaluate g(3) g(3) = 3a = 2 lnleft(frac23right) - frac13 g(3) = lnleft(frac49right) - frac13 = lnleft(frac49right) - ln(e^1/3) = lnleft(frac49e^1/3right) ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Continuity and Differentiability Class 12 Maths: Application of Derivatives

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