JEE MainMathematicsSequences and SeriesMCQ+4 / −1
Let ƒ : R R be such that for all x R (21+x + 21–x), ƒ(x) and (3x + 3–x) are in A.P., then the minimum value of ƒ(x) is
- A2
- B0
- C3
- D4
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Correct answer: C
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Since for all , are in A.P., the middle term equals the average of the other two terms.
Hence,
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Simplify the first part:
Therefore,
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Now use the standard inequality: with equality when .
Since and , we get
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Substitute these into :
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Check equality: Equality holds when which happens at
Then
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Therefore, the minimum value of is
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Option check:
- A: incorrect
- B: incorrect
- C: correct
- D: incorrect
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