NDA2018MathematicsDefinite IntegrationActual
If _a^b x^3 d x=0 and _a^b x^2 d x= 2 3 , then what are the values of a and b respectively?
Options
- A–1, 1
- B1, 1
- C0, 0
- D2, –2
Correct answer
A. –1, 1
Step-by-step solution
aligned & _a^b x^3 d x=0 & ( x ^4 4 )_ a ^ b =0 & ~b ^4- a ^4=0 & ( ~b ^2- a ^2 ) ( b ^2+ a ^2 )=0 & ~b ^2- a ^2=0 (or) b ^2+ a ^2=0 & ( ~b + a )( b - a )=0( or ) b ^2+ a ^2=0 aligned b =- a ( or ) a = b ( or ) b ^2+ a ^2=0 or aligned & _a^b x^2 d x= 2 3 & ( x^3 3 )_a^b= 2 3 & b^3-a^3=2 aligned Since, b=-a . aligned & b ^3- (- b ^3 )=2 & 2 ~b ^3=2 & ~b ^3=1 & ~b =1, a =-1 aligned