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Q.

The coordinate of the point(s) on the graph of the function, f(x)=x33-5x227x-4 where the tangent drawn cuts-off intercepts from the coordinate axes which are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, is?

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a

2,83

b

3,74

c

4,56

d

None of these

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

 Given f(x)=x33-5x22+7x-4. Let the required point be P.

Since, intercepts are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign,

dydxP=1

Now, By differentiating fx w.r.t x we get: 

dydx=x2-5x+7 x2-5x+7=1

 x2-5x+6=0 x=2 or 3

If x=2 we get:

y=f(2)=233-5(2)22+7(2)-4 y=83-10+14-4 y=83

So, The required point P=2,83.

If x=3 we get:

y=f(3)=333-5(3)22+7(3)-4 y=9+21-4-452 y=72

So, the required point P=3,72

Hence the required point at which the tangent makes an equal length of intercept on the coordinate axes is 2,83.

Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

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