Let f(x) = begincases (1 + ax)^1/x & , x < 0 \\ 1 + b & , x = 0 \\ frac(x + 4)^1/2 - 2(x + c)^1/3 - 2 & , x > 0 endcases [cite: 680] be continuous at x = 0[cite: 681]. Then mathrme^mathrmacdot b cdot c is equal to[cite: 681]:

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### Related Formula Continuity definition condition frame: lim_x rightarrow 0^- f(x) = f(0) = lim_x rightarrow 0^+ f(x) ### Core Logic Evaluate Left-Hand Limit (LHL) using standard forms [cite: 1410]: textLHL = lim_x rightarrow 0^- (1+ax)^1/x = e^a [cite: 1410] Given baseline definition states f(0) = 1+b [cite: 1410]. For Right-Hand Limit (RHL) to be finite and valid, the numerator tracking towards 0 means the denominator must also balance towards 0 to avoid divergence [cite: 1411]: lim_x rightarrow 0^+ left[(x+c)^1/3 - 2right] = 0 implies c^1/3 = 2 implies c = 8 [cite: 1414] ### Step 1: Applying L'Hopital's rule to the RHL With c=8, evaluate RHL limit expressions using derivatives [cite: 1411]: textRHL = lim_x rightarrow 0^+ fracfrac12sqrtx+4frac13(x+8)^-2/3 = fracfrac12(2)frac13(8)^-2/3 = fracfrac14frac13 cdot 4 = frac14 cdot 12 = 3 [cite: 1411, 1415] ### Step 2: Equating limits for parameter solutions Equate continuous criteria milestones together [cite: 1416]: e^a = 1 + b = 3 [cite: 1416] e^a = 3 implies b = 2 [cite: 1416] Compute the ultimate target combination product configuration [cite: 1416]: e^a cdot b cdot c = 3 cdot 2 cdot 8 = 48 [cite: 1416] ### Pattern Recognition Determining missing root constants inside indeterminate fraction structures handles calculations swiftly before running formal limits. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability

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Q17 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Continuity Check
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)

Solution

### 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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