Let f be a differentiable function on R such that f(2)=1, f'(2)=4. Let x 0(f(2+x))3/x=e . Then the number of times the curve y=4x3-4x2-4( -7)x- meets x-axis is :
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 0
Answer
(3) 2
Solution
f(2) = 1, the limit is of the form 1 , so
x 0(f(2 + x))3/x = e x 0 3(f(2 + x) - 1)x = e3f'(2) = e12
Hence = 12, and the curve becomes
y = 4x3 - 4x2 - 20x - 12 = 4(x3 - x2 - 5x - 3)
At x = -1: -1 - 1 + 5 - 3 = 0, so (x + 1) is a factor and
y = 4(x + 1)(x2 - 2x - 3) = 4(x + 1)2(x - 3)
∴ The curve touches the x-axis at x = -1 and cuts it at x = 3, i.e. it meets the x-axis at 2 points.
Answer: (3)