If for f(x) = λ x2 + μx + 12, f’ (4) = 15 and f’ (2) = 11, then find λ and μ.

Given,


y = λ x2 + μx + 12


Now, differentiating both sides w.r.t x –


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Using algebra of derivatives –



Use:



Now, we have –


f’(x) = 2λx + μ


Given,


f’(4) = 15


2λ (4) + μ = 15


8λ + μ = 15 ……equation 1


Also f’(2) = 11


2λ(2) + μ = 11


4λ + μ = 11 …..equation 2


Subtracting equation 2 from equation 1, we have –


4λ = 15 – 11 = 4


λ = 1


Putting λ = 1 in equation 2


4 + μ = 11


μ = 7


Hence,


λ = 1 & μ = 7


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