Question

Let 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒙² − 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟐 be a continuous function defined on 𝒙 ∈ [𝟏, 𝟑]. The point 𝒙 at which the tangent of 𝒇(𝒙) becomes parallel to the straight line joining 𝒇(𝟏) and 𝒇(𝟑) is

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  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3

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Answer :

2

Solution :

f(x) = x2 – 2x + 2, x ϵ [1, 3]

By lagrangian mean value theorem

f ( c ) = f ( b ) f ( a ) b a

f ( c ) = f ( 3 ) f ( 1 ) 3 1

2 c 2 = ( 9 6 + 2 ) ( 1 2 + 2 ) 3 1

2 c 2 = 5 1 2

c = 2

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