JEE Main
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- JEE Main
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- Mathematics
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- Differentiation
JEE Main · Mathematics · Differentiation
Let P(x) be a polynomial of degree 3 such that it satisfies the...
Let be a polynomial of degree such that it satisfies the identity for all real . The value of is equal to:
Options
- A36
- B26
- C65
- D30
Correct answer
B. 26
Step-by-step solution
Let the cubic polynomial be .
The derivatives are:
Adding these gives:
We are given that this sum equals . Equating the corresponding coefficients:
Coefficient of :
Coefficient of :
Coefficient of :
Constant term:
Thus, the polynomial is .
We need to find :
.
Answer: 26
The derivatives are:
Adding these gives:
We are given that this sum equals . Equating the corresponding coefficients:
Coefficient of :
Coefficient of :
Coefficient of :
Constant term:
Thus, the polynomial is .
We need to find :
.
Answer: 26