Discussion Forum : Differential Equations
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A function y =f(x) has a second order derivative f"=6(x-1). If its graph passes through the point(2,1) and at that point the tangent to the graph is y =3x -5, then the function is 

Options:
A .   (x1)2
 
B .   (x1)3
 
C .   (x+1)2
 
D .   (x+1)3
Answer: Option B
:
B
Since f"(x)=6(x-1)
f(x)=3(x1)2+c (integrating)        ----(i)
Also, at the point (2,1), the tangent to the graph is y =3x-5and slope of thetangent = 3
f(2)=3
3(21)3+c=3 [from eq(i)
3+c=3c=0
From Eq (i) we have
f(x)=3(x1)2
f(x)=(x1)3+k (Integrating)----(ii)
1=(21)3+kk=0
Hence the equation of the function is f(x)=(x1)3.
 

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