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Let f: mathbfR to mathbfR be a polynomial function of degree four having extreme values at x = 4 and x = 5. If lim_mathbfxto 0fracf(mathbfx)mathbfx^2 = 5, then f(2) is equal to :

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula For a finite limit lim_xto 0 fracf(x)x^n = L, the lowest powers of x below degree n in the polynomial f(x) must vanish. ### Core Logic Let the 4th-degree polynomial be: f(x) = ax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + dx + e Given: lim_xrightarrow 0 fracax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + dx + ex^2 = 5 For the limit to exist and equal 5, the terms dx and e must be 0, and the coefficient of x^2 must be equal to 5: c = 5, quad d = 0, quad e = 0 Thus, the polynomial simplifies to: f(x) = ax^4 + bx^3 + 5x^2 ### Step 1: Use Extrema Conditions Differentiating f(x) with respect to x: f'(x) = 4ax^3 + 3bx^2 + 10x = x(4ax^2 + 3bx + 10) Since f(x) has extreme values at x=4 and x=5, f'(4) = 0 and f'(5) = 0. This means 4 and 5 are roots of the quadratic factor 4ax^2 + 3bx + 10 = 0. ### Step 2: Solve Coefficients Using properties of roots for 4ax^2 + 3bx + 10 = 0: textProduct of roots = 4 cdot 5 = 20 = frac104a implies 4a = frac1020 = frac12 implies a = frac18 textSum of roots = 4 + 5 = 9 = -frac3b4a Substituting 4a = frac12: 9 = -frac3b1/2 = -6b implies b = -frac96 = -frac32 Our full polynomial is: f(x) = frac18x^4 - frac32x^3 + 5x^2 ### Step 3: Calculate f(2) Evaluate at x = 2: f(2) = frac18(2^4) - frac32(2^3) + 5(2^2) = frac168 - frac242 + 20 = 2 - 12 + 20 = 10 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever a limit explicitly matches a denominator power x^n, it directly yields both the lower-order coefficients as zeroes and the x^n coefficient as the limit value. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability

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Q73 2025 Limits of Roots and Functions
For t > -1, let alpha_t and beta_t be the roots of the equation left(left(t + 2right) ^ frac 17 - 1right) x ^ 2 + left(left(t + 2right) ^ frac 16 - 1right) x + left(left(t + 2right) ^ frac 12 1 - 1right) = 0. If lim_t rightarrow - 1 ^+ alpha_ t = a and lim_t rightarrow - 1 ^+ beta_ t = b, then 72 (a + b) ^ 2 is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 98 to 98

Solution

### Related Formula Sum of roots for a quadratic equation Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0 satisfies: alpha + beta = -fracBA ### Core Logic We need to find lim_t to -1 (alpha_t + beta_t) = a + b: a + b = lim_t to -1 -frac(t+2)^1/6 - 1(t+2)^1/7 - 1 Let y = t+2. As t to -1, y to 1. a + b = lim_y to 1 -fracy^1/6 - 1y^1/7 - 1 ### Step 1: Evaluate Limit Applying L'Hopital's Rule or standard limit templates: a + b = -fracfrac16frac17 = -frac76 Squaring the sum alignment: (a + b)^2 = frac4936 72(a + b)^2 = 72 cdot frac4936 = 98 ### Pattern Recognition Treating lim(alpha + beta) collectively allows direct evaluation via standard root identities without solving for individual root entities. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations
Q57 2025 Continuity and Differentiability of Composite Functions
Let [x] denote the greatest integer function, and let m and n respectively be the numbers of the points, where the function f(x)=[x]+|x-2|, -2
  • A. 6
  • B. 9
  • C. 8
  • D. 7

Solution

### Related Formula The greatest integer function [x] is discontinuous at all integer points. The absolute value function |x-x_0| is continuous everywhere but non-differentiable at its corner tip x = x_0. ### Core Logic Break down the function f(x) = [x] + |x-2| in the open domain (-2, 3) across sub-intervals between integers [cite: 3278, 3951]: f(x) = begincases -2 - (x-2) = -x & -2 < x < -1 \\ -1 - (x-2) = -x+1 & -1 le x < 0 \\ 0 - (x-2) = -x+2 & 0 le x < 1 \\ 1 - (x-2) = -x+3 & 1 le x < 2 \\ 2 + (x-2) = x & 2 le x < 3 endcases ### Step 1: Count Discontinuity Points (m) Evaluate the limits at internal integers \-1, 0, 1, 2\: - At x = -1: textLHL = 1, textRHL = 2 Rightarrow Discontinuous. - At x = 0: textLHL = 1, textRHL = 2 Rightarrow Discontinuous. - At x = 1: textLHL = 1, textRHL = 2 Rightarrow Discontinuous. - At x = 2: textLHL = 1, textRHL = 2 Rightarrow Discontinuous. Thus, f(x) is discontinuous at exactly 4 integer locations , meaning m = 4. ### Step 2: Count Non-Differentiability Points (n) Since discontinuity automatically implies non-differentiability, the points \-1, 0, 1, 2\ are non-differentiable. Let\'s check if there are other sharp corners. The modulus part |x-2| turns sharp at x=2, which is already covered in our discontinuity list. Hence, there are no additional non-differentiable points. Thus, n = 4. ### Step 3: Total Evaluation Calculate the \sum requested : m + n = 4 + 4 = 8 ### Pattern Recognition For expressions containing [x], the discontinuity at integers usually drives the overall non-differentiability tally, making any coincidental sharp points from continuous elements redundant if they happen at the exact same integers. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Q68 2025 Number of Real Solutions of Equations
The number of real solution(s) of the equation x^2+3x+2=min\|x-3|, |x+2|\ is: [cite: 3396, 3397]
  • A. 2
  • B. 0
  • C. 3
  • D. 1

Solution

### Related Formula The function min\f(x), g(x)\ chooses the lower vertical path between the two curves at any coordinate x. ### Core Logic Analyze the conditions for the \right-hand function min\|x-3|, |x+2|\: - The intersection of |x-3| = |x+2| happens at x - 3 = -(x + 2) Rightarrow 2x = 1 Rightarrow x = 0.5. - For x le 0.5, |x+2| le |x-3| Rightarrow min = |x+2|. - For x > 0.5, |x-3| le |x+2| Rightarrow min = |x-3|.
Min function intersection graph for Q68 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Min function intersection graph for Q68 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
### Step 1: Check Interval x le -2 Here, |x+2| = -(x+2) = -x-2: x^2 + 3x + 2 = -x - 2 Rightarrow x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0 (x+2)^2 = 0 Rightarrow x = -2 This is a valid solution as it lies precisely within the interval condition boundary. ### Step 2: Check Interval -2 < x le 0.5 Here, |x+2| = x+2: x^2 + 3x + 2 = x + 2 Rightarrow x^2 + 2x = 0 x(x+2) = 0 Rightarrow x = 0 quad textor quad x = -2 Only x = 0 fits inside this interval. ### Step 3: Check Interval x > 0.5 Here, min = |x-3| = 3-x: x^2 + 3x + 2 = 3 - x Rightarrow x^2 + 4x - 1 = 0 x = frac-4 pm sqrt16 - 4(1)(-1)2 = -2 pm sqrt5 Evaluating values: -2 + sqrt5 approx 0.236, which does not satisfy x > 0.5. Thus, no real roots occur in this span. Combining valid points, we find exactly 2 distinct real solutions (x = -2, 0). ### Pattern Recognition Sketching a rough visualization showing the parabola crossing below the sharp wedge of the combined absolute values makes it visually clear that there are exactly two crossing points, confirming the algebraic count. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Q57 2025 Limits of Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions
lim_x to 0 csc x left(sqrt2cos^2 x + 3cos x - sqrtcos^2 x + sin x + 4right) is equal to :
  • A. 0
  • B. frac12sqrt5
  • C. frac1sqrt15
  • D. -frac12sqrt5

Solution

### Related Formula To evaluate limits of indeterminate types containing radical forms, rationalize the numerator directly by multiplying by its conjugate element matching: (sqrtA - sqrtB)(sqrtA + sqrtB) = A - B ### Core Logic Rewrite the expression as a fraction with sin x in the denominator and rationalize the numerator: lim_x to 0 frac(2cos^2 x + 3cos x) - (cos^2 x + sin x + 4)sin x cdot left(sqrt2cos^2 x + 3cos x + sqrtcos^2 x + sin x + 4right) = lim_x to 0 fraccos^2 x + 3cos x - sin x - 4sin x cdot left(sqrt2cos^2 x + 3cos x + sqrtcos^2 x + sin x + 4right) ### Step 1: Simplify Numerator and Group Terms Express the numerator terms to isolate algebraic patterns: cos^2 x + 3cos x - 4 - sin x = (cos x - 1)(cos x + 4) - sin x Substitute this back into our rationalized limit format: = lim_x to 0 frac(cos x - 1)(cos x + 4) - sin xsin x cdot left(sqrt2cos^2 x + 3cos x + sqrtcos^2 x + sin x + 4right) ### Step 2: Distribute sin x in Denominator Split the limit across the two separated numerator expressions: = lim_x to 0 left[ fraccos x - 1sin x cdot (cos x + 4) - 1 right] cdot frac1sqrt2(1)+3 + sqrt1+0+4 Evaluate the limit component values: lim_x to 0 fraccos x - 1sin x = lim_x to 0 frac-2sin^2(x/2)2sin(x/2)cos(x/2) = lim_x to 0 [-tan(x/2)] = 0 Substituting this zero value simplifies the numerator expression directly: = left[ 0 cdot (1 + 4) - 1 right] cdot frac1sqrt5 + sqrt5 = frac-12sqrt5 ### Pattern Recognition Recognizing that fraccos x - 1sin x to 0 as x to 0 isolates the non-vanishing trigonometric components without needing full multi-stage application of L'Hôpital's rule. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Limits and Derivatives
Q72 2025 Limits of Trigonometric Functions
Let f(x)=lim_nrightarrow inftysum_r=0^nleft(fractan(x/2^r+1)+tan^3(x/2^r+1)1-tan^2(x/2^r+1)right). Then lim_xrightarrow0frace^x-e^f(x)(x-f(x)) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 1 to 1

Solution

### Related Formula Trigonometric identity: fractantheta + tan^3theta1-tan^2theta = tantheta left( frac1+tan^2theta1-tan^2theta right) = fractanthetacos 2theta Also note standard telescopic identity: tan 2phi - tanphi = fractanphicos 2phi ### Core Logic Let theta = fracx2^r+1. The term inside the summation simplifies to: tanleft(fracx2^rright) - tanleft(fracx2^r+1right) Now, evaluating the summation: sum_r=0^n left[ tanleft(fracx2^rright) - tanleft(fracx2^r+1right) right] = tan x - tanleft(fracx2^n+1right) Taking the limit as n to infty, tanleft(fracx2^n+1right) to tan(0) = 0. Therefore, f(x) = tan x. ### Step 1: Evaluate the Limit We need to find: lim_xrightarrow0frace^x-e^tan xx-tan x Factor out e^tan x from the numerator: lim_xrightarrow0 e^tan x cdot left[ frace^x-tan x - 1x-tan x right] Let u = x - tan x. As x to 0, u to 0. The limit becomes: lim_urightarrow0 e^0 cdot left[ frace^u - 1u right] = 1 times 1 = 1 ### Pattern Recognition Standard limit substitution lim_y to 0 frace^y - 1y = 1 applies cleanly whenever the argument in the exponent matches the entire denominator layout. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Trigonometry Class 12 Mathematics: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability

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