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Let f ( x ) = { 2 sin ( x 3 ) x [ x ] ; x < 3 a | x 2 12 + 7 | b ( x 2 + 12 x 7 ) ; x > 3 b ; x = 3 is continuous at x = 3, then (a, b) is

Options

A

(2, 3)

B

(1, 2)

C

(2sin2, 3)

D

None of these

Correct Answer :

None of these

Solution :

The correct option is None of these.

Underlying Concept:
For a function f(x) to be continuous at a point x=c, the Left-Hand Limit (LHL), the Right-Hand Limit (RHL), and the function value at that point must all exist and be equal:
lim x c f ( x ) = lim x c + f ( x ) = f ( c )

Here, we are given that the function:
f ( x ) = { 2 sin ( x 3 ) x [ x ] ; x < 3 a | x 2 12 x + 7 | b ( x 2 + 12 x 7 ) ; x > 3 b ; x = 3
is continuous at x=3.

Step 1: Find the Left-Hand Limit (LHL) at x=3
For x<3, let x=3h where h0 (h>0).
The expression in the exponent is:
sin ( x 3 ) x [ x ]
Here, [x] represents the greatest integer function (floor function).
As x3, x is slightly less than 3 (e.g., 2.999), so:
[ x ] = 2
Thus, the denominator becomes:
x [ x ] = x 2
Substituting x=3 into the limit:
lim x 3 sin ( x 3 ) x 2 = sin ( 3 3 ) 3 2 = sin ( 0 ) 1 = 0
Therefore, the Left-Hand Limit is:
LHL = lim x 3 f ( x ) = 2 0 = 1

Step 2: Relate LHL to the value of the function at x=3
Since the function is continuous at x=3:
LHL = f ( 3 ) 1 = b
Thus, we obtain:
b = 1

Step 3: Find the Right-Hand Limit (RHL) at x=3
For x>3, let x=3+h where h0 (h>0).
The expression for RHL is:
RHL = lim x 3 + a | x 2 12 x + 7 | b ( x 2 + 12 x 7 )
Let us evaluate the sign of the term inside the absolute value, g(x)=x212x+7, as x3+:
g ( 3 ) = 3 2 12 ( 3 ) + 7 = 9 36 + 7 = 38
Since 38<0, the expression inside the absolute value is strictly negative in a neighborhood around x=3.
Using the definition of absolute value |y|=y when y<0:
| x 2 12 x + 7 | = ( x 2 12 x + 7 ) = x 2 + 12 x 7
Now, substitute this simplification back into the limit:
RHL = lim x 3 + a b · x 2 + 12 x 7 x 2 + 12 x 7 = a b ( 1 ) = a b

Step 4: Solve for the parameters
For continuity, the Right-Hand Limit must equal the Left-Hand Limit:
RHL = LHL a b = 1 a = b
Since we already established b=1, it follows that:
a = 1
Thus, the ordered pair (a,b) is:
( a , b ) = ( 1 , 1 )

Comparing (1,1) with the given choices:
1. (2,3)
2. (1,2)
3. (2sin2,3)
Since (1,1) is not present among these options, the correct choice is None of these.

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