Let be a thrice differentiable function in ( ). Let the tangents to the curve at and ( ) make angles and , respectively with positive x -axis. If where are integers, then the value of equals
- (A)-14
- (B)26✓ Correct
- (C)-16
- (D)36
Answer: (B)
Solution
The tangent slopes give and .
Put , so . Then
.
At : .
At : .
So the integral equals , and multiplying by 27:
.
Hence , , and .
Put , so . Then
.
At : .
At : .
So the integral equals , and multiplying by 27:
.
Hence , , and .
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