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 –
∴ )
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