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If f(x) = ax + bx + 2 and f(1) = 3, f(4) = 42,find a and b. |
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Answer» f(x) = ax2 + bx + 2 f(1) = 3 ∴ a(1)2 + b(1) + 2 = 3 ∴ a + b = 1 ….(i) f(4) = 42 ∴ a(4)2 + b(4) + 2 = 42 ∴ 16a2 + 4b = 40 Dividing by 4, we get 4a + b = 10 …..(ii) Solving (i) and (ii), we get a = 3, b = -2 |
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