Q52 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (01 Sep Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let f(x) be a polynomial of degree 3 such that fk=-2k for k=2, 3, 4, 5. Then the value of 52-10 f(10) is equal to _____ .

Correct answer: 26

Solution

Given that: kf(k)+2=0 for k=2,3,4,5 which means (k-2),(k-3),(k-4),(k-5) are the factors of this expression.

Let kf(k)+2=a(k-2)(k-3)(k-4)(k-5) ....(i)

Put k=0

2=a(-2)(-3)(-4)(-5)

a=160

Put a=160 in (i), we get

kf(k)+2=160(k-2)(k-3)(k-4)(k-5)

Now, put k=10

10f(10)+2=160×8×7×6×5

10 f(10)=26

So, 52-10 f(10)=26

Hence, the correct answer is 26.

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