Q.

Let f(x) and g(x) be twice differentiable functions satisfying f''(x)=g''(x) for all x∈R, f'(1)=2g'(1)=4 and g(2) = 3f(2) = 9. Then f(25) – g(25) is equal to:          [2026]

1 20  
2 40  
3 –20  
4 –40  

Ans.

(2)

We have, f''(x)=g''(x)

Integrating on both sides, we get

f'(x)=g'(x)+c

Put x = 1

⇒ 4=2+c ⇒ c=2

∴  f'(x)=g'(x)+2

Integrating on both sides, we get

f(x) = g(x) + 2x + K

Put x = 2

⇒ f(2) + g(2) + 4 + K

⇒3 = 9 + 4 + K

⇒K = –10

∴  f(x) = g(x) + 2x – 10

Put x = 25

∴  f(25) – g(25) = 50 – 10 = 40