The function f(x)=(x−3)2 satisfies all the conditions of mean value theorem in [3, 4]. A point on y=(x−3)2, where the tangent is parallel to the chord joining (3, 0) and (4, 1) is
A
(72,12)
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B
(72,14)
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C
(1, 4)
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D
(4, 1)
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Solution
The correct option is B(72,14) Slope of the chord joining (3, 0) and (4, 1) = 1−04−3 = 1 Slope of the tangent at any point on the given curve - f'(x) = 2.(x-3) So, 2(x-3) = 1 or x = 72 Therefore the point will be = (7/2, 1/4)