Q4 / 93 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Continuity and Differentiability

If function fx=ax+7;0≤x<2bx+1;x≥2 is differentiable ∀x≥0, then 2a+4b is equal to

  • Correct answer
    A
    1
  • B
    5
  • C
    4
  • D
    9

Solution

fx must be continuous and differentiable at x=2
For continuity at x=2
f2-=f2+=f2
a2+7=b2+1⇒3a=2b+1…i
For differentiability at x=2
f ′ x = a 2 x+7 ; 0≤x<2 b ; x≥2
f ′ 2 − = f ′ 2 +
a22+7=b⇒a=6b…ii
From i & (i), we get, 

18b=2b+1⇒b=116
2a+4b=12b+4b=16b=1

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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