Q.

If the domain of the function

f(x)=110+3xx2+1x+|x| is (a, b), then

(1+a)2+b2 is equal to:          [2025]

1 29  
2 26  
3 30  
4 25  

Ans.

(2)

We have, f(x)=110+3xx2+1x+|x|

For f(x) to be defined, we must have 10+3xx2>0

 x23x10<0  (x5)(x+2)<0  2<x<5

Also, x + |x| > 0

Now, if x > 0, then x + |x| > 0

If x < 0, then |x| = –x  x + |x| = xx = 0

   The domain of 1x+|x| is x > 0

   Domain of f(x) is 0 < x < 5 i.e., (0, 5)

  a = 0 and b = 5

 (1+a)2+b2=12+52=26.