XAT 2015 — QA & DI Question 11
Basics (Functions)Easy
If f(x2 – 1) = x4 – 7x2 + k1 and f(x3 – 2) = x6 – 9x3 + k2 then the value of (k2 – k1) is
Answer & solution
- A
6
- B
7
8
- D
9
- E
None of the above
Solution
Substitute x = 0 in f(x2 – 1) = x4 – 7x2 + k1
⇒ f(–1) = k1 … (i)
Substitute x = 1 in f(x3 – 2) = x6 – 9x3 + k2
⇒ f(–1) = 1 – 9 + k2 … (ii)
From (i) and (ii), k1 = –8 + k2
∴ k2 – k1 = 8
Hence, option (c).