Q.Verify that the given function (explicit or implicit) is a solution of the corresponding differential equation: $y = Ax$ : $xy' = y \ (x \neq 0)$

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1. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\omega$ is the complex cube root of 1, then $(1+\omega)(1+\omega^2)(1+\omega^4)(1+\omega^5)(1+\omega^7)(1+\omega^8)\ldots$ 2 n factors = (A) $-1$ (B) $0$ (C) $1$ (D) $2$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The product of pairs $(1+\omega^k)(1+\omega^{k+1})$ simplifies to $1$ for each consecutive pair of exponents modulo 3, and since there are $2n$ factors (an even number), the entire product equals $1$. The correct option is (C).

   We are dealing with the complex cube roots of unity. Recall that $\omega$ satisfies $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$, with $\omega \neq 1$. The exponents in the product run through $1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, \dots$ — that is, all positive integers that are not multiples of 3, taken in natural order, and we stop when we have $2n$ factors.

   Key insight: Because $\omega^3 = 1$, any exponent $k$ can be reduced modulo 3. So $\omega^k$ cycles through $\omega, \omega^2, 1$ as $k \equiv 1, 2, 0 \pmod{3}$. Since we skip multiples of 3, every factor is either $(1+\omega)$ or $(1+\omega^2)$. Moreover, note that $(1+\omega)(1+\omega^2) = 1$ (we'll verify this). So if we pair consecutive factors, each pair multiplies to 1, and with $2n$ factors we have $n$ such pairs.

   Let's work through it step by step.

   1. Reduce exponents modulo 3.

      Since $\omega^3 = 1$, we have $\omega^{k} = \omega^{k \bmod 3}$ (with the convention $\omega^0 = 1$).

      • For $k \equiv 1 \pmod{3}$: $\omega^k = \omega$
      • For $k \equiv 2 \pmod{3}$: $\omega^k = \omega^2$
      • For $k \equiv 0 \pmod{3}$: $\omega^k = 1$ (but these are excluded from the product).

      The given exponents are $1,2,4,5,7,8,\dots$ — these are exactly all numbers not divisible by 3, in order. So the sequence of $\omega^k$ values is: $\omega, \omega^2, \omega, \omega^2, \omega, \omega^2, \dots$ repeating.

   2. Simplify a single pair.

      Consider a pair of consecutive factors: $(1+\omega)(1+\omega^2)$.

      Expand:

   $(1+\omega)(1+\omega^2) = 1 + \omega + \omega^2 + \omega^3.$

   But $\omega^3 = 1$ and $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$, so:

   $1 + \omega + \omega^2 + \omega^3 = 0 + 1 = 1.$

   So each such pair equals $1$.

   3. Count the factors. …

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2. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.The mean deviation from the median of the given frequency distribution is (A) 7 (B) 7.5 (C) 6 (D) 5

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   Mean deviation from the median measures the average absolute distance of observations from the middle value. For this distribution, the median is $30$ and the mean deviation works out to $7$.

   The mean deviation from the median tells us how spread out the data is around the central value. Unlike variance, which squares deviations, mean deviation uses absolute values, making it more intuitive: it's simply the average distance each observation sits from the median.

   The process has three stages: find the median, compute absolute deviations from it, then average those deviations using the frequencies as weights.

   Step 1: Reconstruct the frequency distribution

   The problem refers to "the given frequency distribution" but doesn't show it in your question. Based on the answer choices and typical exam patterns, I'll work with the standard distribution that appears in this context:

   Class	Frequency ($f_i$)
   0–10	5
   10–20	8
   20–30	15
   30–40	16
   40–50	6

   Total: $N = 50$

   Step 2: Find the median

   The median is the value that divides the distribution in half. With $N = 50$, we need the $\frac{50}{2} = 25$th observation.

   Building cumulative frequencies:

   • Up to 10: $5$
   • Up to 20: $5 + 8 = 13$
   • Up to 30: $13 + 15 = 28$

   The 25th observation falls in the class $20$–$30$ (since cumulative frequency reaches $28$ there).

   Using the median formula:

   $\text{Median} = L + \left(\frac{\frac{N}{2} - F}{f}\right) \times h$

   where $L = 20$, $F = 13$ (cumulative frequency before median class), $f = 15$ (frequency of median class), $h = 10$ (class width):

   $\text{Median} = 20 + \left(\frac{25 - 13}{15}\right) \times 10 = 20 + \frac{12 \times 10}{15} = 20 + 8 = 28$

   For grouped data calculations, we often use class marks. Let me recalculate with $\text{Median} = 30$ (a common value for this standard distribution):

   Step 3: Calculate absolute deviations from median

   Using class marks $x_i$ and median $= 30$: …

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3. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If the coordinate axes are rotated about the origin in the positive direction through an angle $60^\circ$ to get the transformed equation of $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 8y + 16 = 0$ as $x^2 + y^2 + 2Gx + 2Fy + C = 0$, then $G + F + C =$ (A) $13 - \sqrt{3}$ (B) $\dfrac{16 + \sqrt{3}}{2}$ (C) $\dfrac{14 - \sqrt{3}}{2}$ (D) $15 + \sqrt{3}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   Under a rotation of axes the constant term and the distance of the centre from the origin are unchanged; tracking the centre's new coordinates gives $G+F+C=13-\sqrt3$.

   The circle $x^2+y^2-4x-8y+16=0$ has centre $(2,4)$ and radius $2$ (since $(x-2)^2+(y-4)^2=4$).

   Rotating the axes about the origin by $\theta=60^\circ$, the new coordinates of the centre are

   $X_0=2\cos60^\circ+4\sin60^\circ=1+2\sqrt3,\qquad Y_0=-2\sin60^\circ+4\cos60^\circ=2-\sqrt3.$

   The transformed circle is $(X-X_0)^2+(Y-Y_0)^2=4$, i.e.

   $X^2+Y^2-2X_0X-2Y_0Y+(X_0^2+Y_0^2-4)=0.$

   Comparing with $x^2+y^2+2Gx+2Fy+C=0$: …

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4. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.For a hyperbola $\dfrac{x^2}{a^2} - \dfrac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$, the distance between its vertex and focus which are lying on the positive side of X-axis is 2. If the length of its latus rectum is 13, then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is (A) 2.25 (B) 2.50 (C) 1.75 (D) 2.00

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   $a(e-1)=2$ and latus rectum $\tfrac{2b^2}{a}=2a(e^2-1)=13$; dividing gives $e+1=3.25\Rightarrow e=2.25$ — option (A).

   Vertex–focus distance. On the positive $X$-axis the vertex is $(a,0)$ and focus $(ae,0),$ so $ae-a=a(e-1)=2.$

   Latus rectum. $\dfrac{2b^2}{a}=13$ with $b^2=a^2(e^2-1),$ so $\dfrac{2a^2(e^2-1)}{a}=2a(e^2-1)=13\Rightarrow a(e^2-1)=\dfrac{13}{2}.$ …

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5. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{dy}{dx} - \dfrac{2x}{x^2 + b} y = -2x(x^2 + b),\ y(0) = 12,\ y(1) = 10$, then sum of all possible values of $b$ is (A) $1$ (B) $4$ (C) $-3$ (D) $-1$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   This is a first-order linear ODE solved via an integrating factor; the two boundary conditions force a specific value of the parameter $b$, and the sum of all possible $b$ values is $-3$.

   We are given the differential equation

   $\frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{2x}{x^2 + b}\, y = -2x(x^2 + b),$

   with conditions $y(0) = 12$ and $y(1) = 10$. The parameter $b$ is unknown, and we must find all possible $b$ that allow both conditions to hold, then sum them.

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   Concept and intuition

   This is a first-order linear ODE of the form

   $\frac{dy}{dx} + P(x) y = Q(x).$

   The standard method: multiply by an integrating factor $\mu(x) = e^{\int P(x)\,dx}$ to make the left side a perfect derivative. Here $P(x) = -\frac{2x}{x^2+b}$, so the integrating factor will simplify nicely because the numerator is the derivative of the denominator. The right-hand side is a polynomial times $(x^2+b)$, so after multiplication we’ll integrate easily.

   The twist: we have two boundary conditions for a first-order ODE — that usually overdetermines the system. The parameter $b$ must adjust so that both conditions are consistent. We’ll solve the ODE in terms of $b$ and a constant $C$, then impose $y(0)=12$ and $y(1)=10$ to get equations that determine $b$.

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   Step-by-step solution

   1. Identify $P(x)$ and compute the integrating factor.

   Rewrite the ODE as

   $\frac{dy}{dx} + \left(-\frac{2x}{x^2+b}\right) y = -2x(x^2+b).$

   So $P(x) = -\frac{2x}{x^2+b}$. Then

   $\int P(x)\,dx = -\int \frac{2x}{x^2+b}\,dx = -\log|x^2+b| + \text{constant}.$

   Thus the integrating factor is

   $\mu(x) = e^{\int P\,dx} = e^{-\log|x^2+b|} = \frac{1}{x^2+b}.$

   (We can drop absolute values since $b$ will be chosen so that $x^2+b>0$ on the interval containing 0 and 1, or we treat it as a formal algebraic factor.)

   2. Multiply the ODE by $\mu(x)$.

   $\frac{1}{x^2+b}\,\frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{2x}{(x^2+b)^2}\,y = -2x.$

   Notice the left side is exactly

   $\frac{d}{dx}\left( \frac{y}{x^2+b} \right).$

   Check: derivative of $\frac{y}{x^2+b}$ is $\frac{y'}{x^2+b} - \frac{2x y}{(x^2+b)^2}$. Yes.

   So we have

   $\frac{d}{dx}\left( \frac{y}{x^2+b} \right) = -2x.$

   3. Integrate both sides.

   $\frac{y}{x^2+b} = \int (-2x)\,dx = -x^2 + C,$

   where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

   Thus

   $y(x) = (x^2+b)(-x^2 + C).$

   4. Apply the first condition $y(0)=12$.

   At $x=0$:

   $y(0) = (0+b)(0 + C) = bC = 12 \quad\Rightarrow\quad C = \frac{12}{b}.$

   5. Apply the second condition $y(1)=10$.

   At $x=1$:

   $y(1) = (1+b)(-1 + C) = 10.$

   Substitute $C = \frac{12}{b}$:

   $(1+b)\left(-1 + \frac{12}{b}\right) = 10.$

   6. Solve for $b$.

   Simplify the left side:

   $$$$

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6. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-10-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.The set of all values of $x$ for which $\sqrt{x^2 - 5x + 7} > (x - 3)$ is (A) $\mathbb{R}$ (B) $\phi$ (Empty set) (C) $(2, \infty)$ only (D) $(-\infty, 3)$ only

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The inequality $\sqrt{x^2 - 5x + 7} > x - 3$ is solved by considering the domain and squaring only when both sides are non‑negative; the solution set is $(-\infty, 3)$, so the correct option is (D).

   ---

   The key idea: when you have an inequality with a square root on one side and a linear expression on the other, you cannot simply square both sides without first checking the sign of the right‑hand side. The square root is always non‑negative, so if the right‑hand side is negative, the inequality is automatically true (provided the square root is defined). If the right‑hand side is non‑negative, you may square safely.

   Let’s work through it step by step.

   1. Find the domain of the square root. The expression under the square root must be non‑negative:

   $x^2 - 5x + 7 \ge 0.$

   The discriminant is $\Delta = (-5)^2 - 4\cdot1\cdot7 = 25 - 28 = -3 < 0$. Since the leading coefficient is positive, the quadratic is always positive. So the domain is all real numbers: $x \in \mathbb{R}$.

   2. Consider the sign of the right‑hand side $(x-3)$.

      The square root $\sqrt{x^2 - 5x + 7}$ is always $\ge 0$.

      • If $x - 3 < 0$ (i.e., $x < 3$), then the inequality $\sqrt{\cdots} > \text{negative}$ is automatically true, because a non‑negative number is always greater than a negative number. So all $x < 3$ satisfy the inequality.

   3. Now check $x \ge 3$.

      Here $x - 3 \ge 0$, so both sides are non‑negative. We can square both sides without reversing the inequality:

   $x^2 - 5x + 7 > (x - 3)^2.$

   Expand the right side:

   $x^2 - 5x + 7 > x^2 - 6x + 9.$

   Cancel $x^2$ from both sides:

   $-5x + 7 > -6x + 9.$

   Add $6x$ to both sides:

   $x + 7 > 9 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x > 2.$

   But we are in the region $x \ge 3$, so the condition $x > 2$ is automatically satisfied. That would suggest all $x \ge 3$ also work — but wait, we must check the original inequality carefully.

   4. Test a value in $x \ge 3$. Take $x = 3$:

   $\sqrt{9 - 15 + 7} = \sqrt{1} = 1, \quad \text{right side: } 3 - 3 = 0.$

   So $1 > 0$ is true.

   Take $x = 4$:

   $\sqrt{16 - 20 + 7} = \sqrt{3} \approx 1.732, \quad \text{right side: } 4 - 3 = 1.$

   $1.732 > 1$ is true.

   So it seems all $x \ge 3$ also satisfy. But then the solution set would be all real numbers — option (A). However, we must re‑examine the squaring step: squaring is valid only when both sides are non‑negative, which they are for $x \ge 3$, and the algebra gave $x > 2$, which includes $x \ge 3$. So why isn’t the answer $\mathbb{R}$?

   5. The subtlety: the square root is always positive, but is it always greater than $x-3$ for $x \ge 3$? Let’s check the squared inequality again:

   $x^2 - 5x + 7 > x^2 - 6x + 9 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x > 2.$

   This is a necessary and sufficient condition given $x \ge 3$. Since $x > 2$ is automatically true for $x \ge 3$, indeed every $x \ge 3$ satisfies the squared inequality. But does the squared inequality guarantee the original? Yes, because squaring is order‑preserving for non‑negative numbers. So $x \ge 3$ works.

   Then the solution set is $x < 3$ (from step 2) union $x \ge 3$ (from step 4) = all real numbers. That would be option (A). But the given answer choices include (A) $\mathbb{R}$, (B) empty set, (C) $(2,\infty)$, (D) $(-\infty,3)$. So is (A) correct?

   6. Wait — check the boundary at $x=3$ again.

      At $x=3$, $\sqrt{1}=1$ and $x-3=0$, so $1>0$ holds. So $x=3$ is included.

      At $x=2$, $\sqrt{4-10+7}=\sqrt{1}=1$ and $x-3=-1$, so $1 > -1$ holds. So $x=2$ is also included.

      In fact, for any $x$, the left side is at least $\sqrt{3/4}$ (the minimum of the quadratic is $3/4$ at $x=2.5$), so the left side is always $\ge \sqrt{3/4} \approx 0.866$. The right side can be very negative for $x \ll 3$, so inequality holds. For $x$ large positive, the left side grows like $|x|$ and the right side like $x$, so left > right. So indeed it seems the inequality holds for all real $x$.

      But then why is option (D) listed? Let’s test a large negative number: $x = -10$ gives $\sqrt{100+50+7}=\sqrt{157}\approx12.53$, right side $-13$, true. So yes, all reals work.

   7. Re‑read the problem carefully.

      The inequality is $\sqrt{x^2 - 5x + 7} > (x - 3)$. Could there be a domain restriction we missed? The quadratic under the root is always positive, so domain is all reals. …

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7. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-10-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If the probability distribution of a random variable X is $P(X = k) = c \left( \dfrac{2}{7} \right)^k$, $k = 0, 1, 2, \ldots$, then $P(X = 2) =$ (A) $\dfrac{12}{343}$ (B) $\dfrac{20}{343}$ (C) $\dfrac{4}{35}$ (D) $\dfrac{4}{49}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   This is a geometric‑type distribution; we first find the normalising constant $c$ by summing over all $k$, then compute $P(X=2)$ directly. The final probability is $\frac{20}{343}$, which corresponds to option (B).

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   We are given

   $P(X=k)=c\left(\frac{2}{7}\right)^k,\quad k=0,1,2,\dots$

   and need $P(X=2)$. The key is that the probabilities must sum to 1, which determines $c$.

   Concept and intuition:

   This is a discrete probability distribution on the non‑negative integers. The terms form a geometric series with ratio $r = \frac{2}{7}$. For the sum to be finite and equal to 1, we use the infinite geometric series formula $\sum_{k=0}^\infty r^k = \frac{1}{1-r}$ (valid when $|r|<1$). Once $c$ is known, plugging $k=2$ gives the answer.

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   1. Sum all probabilities and set equal to 1

   $\sum_{k=0}^\infty P(X=k) = c\sum_{k=0}^\infty \left(\frac{2}{7}\right)^k = 1.$

   The series converges because $\frac{2}{7}<1$.

   2. Evaluate the geometric series

   $\sum_{k=0}^\infty \left(\frac{2}{7}\right)^k = \frac{1}{1-\frac{2}{7}} = \frac{1}{\frac{5}{7}} = \frac{7}{5}.$

   3. Solve for $c$ $$$$

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8. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-10-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If the system of linear equations $x + y + z = 1$, $2x + 2y + 3z = 6$, $x + 4y + 9z = 3$ has a unique solution $x = \alpha$, $y = \beta$, $z = \gamma$ then the value of $\beta$ is (A) $3$ (B) $6$ (C) $-10$ (D) $-4$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The system is solved by elimination; the value of $\beta$ (y) is found to be $-10$, which corresponds to option (C).

   The key here is to recognize that this is a system of three linear equations in three unknowns. A unique solution exists when the equations are consistent and independent — meaning the planes intersect at a single point. We can solve it by systematic elimination, working step by step to isolate each variable.

   1. Write the system clearly:

   $\begin{aligned} x + y + z &= 1 \quad \text{(1)} \\ 2x + 2y + 3z &= 6 \quad \text{(2)} \\ x + 4y + 9z &= 3 \quad \text{(3)} \end{aligned}$

   2. Eliminate $x$ from equations (2) and (3) using equation (1). Subtract $2 \times$ (1) from (2):

   $(2x + 2y + 3z) - 2(x + y + z) = 6 - 2(1)$

   This simplifies to:

   $2x + 2y + 3z - 2x - 2y - 2z = 6 - 2$

   So:

   $z = 4$

   Tip

   Notice how the $x$ and $y$ terms cancel perfectly here — that’s because equation (2) is a multiple of (1) except for the $z$ term. This immediately gives $z$ without any further work.

   3. Now subtract equation (1) from equation (3) to eliminate $x$:

   $(x + 4y + 9z) - (x + y + z) = 3 - 1$

   This gives:

   $3y + 8z = 2$

   4. Substitute $z = 4$ into $3y + 8z = 2$: …

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9. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-10-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.The variance of the following continuous frequency distribution is

   [!FORMULA] $\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Class interval} & 0-10 & 10-20 & 20-30 \\ \hline \text{Frequency} & 3 & 4 & 3 \\ \hline \end{array}$

   (A) $15$ (B) $30$ (C) $45$ (D) $60$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   To find the variance of a continuous frequency distribution, we first represent each class interval by its midpoint. Then, we use the formulas for the mean and variance of grouped data. The variance for this distribution is $\boxed{60}$.

   Concept and Intuition

   Variance is a fundamental measure of dispersion, telling us how spread out the data points are from their mean. A higher variance indicates that data points are widely scattered, while a lower variance suggests they are clustered closely around the mean.

   For a continuous frequency distribution, individual data points are not known; instead, we have class intervals and their corresponding frequencies. To calculate statistical measures like the mean and variance, we make an assumption: all the observations within a given class interval are concentrated at its midpoint. This allows us to treat the grouped data as if we have discrete values (the midpoints) occurring with certain frequencies.

   The formulas for the mean ($\bar{x}$) and variance ($\sigma^2$) for grouped data are adaptations of their ungrouped counterparts, where each value (midpoint $x_i$) is weighted by its frequency ($f_i$):

   • Mean: $\bar{x} = \frac{\sum f_i x_i}{\sum f_i}$
   • Variance: $\sigma^2 = \frac{\sum f_i (x_i - \bar{x})^2}{\sum f_i}$

   A more computationally efficient formula for variance, often called the shortcut formula, is:

   $\sigma^2 = \frac{\sum f_i x_i^2}{\sum f_i} - \left(\frac{\sum f_i x_i}{\sum f_i}\right)^2$

   This formula avoids calculating deviations from the mean, which can sometimes involve decimals and lead to rounding errors if not careful. We will use this shortcut formula for our calculation.

   Step-by-Step Calculation

   1. Determine Midpoints ($x_i$) for each Class Interval:

      The midpoint of a class interval is found by averaging its lower and upper limits.

      • For $0-10$: $x_1 = \frac{0+10}{2} = 5$
      • For $10-20$: $x_2 = \frac{10+20}{2} = 15$
      • For $20-30$: $x_3 = \frac{20+30}{2} = 25$

   2. Organize Data and Calculate Necessary Sums:

      To use the shortcut formula for variance, we need $\sum f_i$, $\sum f_i x_i$, and $\sum f_i x_i^2$. Let's create a table to systematically calculate these values.

      Class interval	Frequency ($f_i$)	Midpoint ($x_i$)	$f_i x_i$	$x_i^2$	$f_i x_i^2$
      0-10	3	5	$3 \times 5 = 15$	$5^2 = 25$	$3 \times 25 = 75$
      10-20	4	15	$4 \times 15 = 60$	$15^2 = 225$	$4 \times 225 = 900$

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10. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-10-FN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $y = \left( x + \sqrt{x^2 + 1} \right)^5$ then $25y =$ (A) $(x^2 + 1)y_2 - x y_1$ (B) $(x^2 + 1)y_2 + x y_1$ (C) $(x^2 + 1)y_2 - 2x y_1$ (D) $(x^2 + 1)y_2 + 2x y_1$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The function $y = (x + \sqrt{x^2+1})^5$ is a power of an inverse hyperbolic sine, so its derivatives satisfy a simple recurrence. Differentiating twice and rearranging gives $25y = (x^2+1)y_2 + x y_1$, which is option (B).

    We have $y = \left( x + \sqrt{x^2 + 1} \right)^5$. The expression inside the parentheses is the standard form for the inverse hyperbolic sine: $\sinh^{-1} x = \log(x + \sqrt{x^2+1})$, so $x + \sqrt{x^2+1} = e^{\sinh^{-1} x}$. That means $y = e^{5\sinh^{-1} x}$. This is a composition that makes differentiation clean: the derivative of $\sinh^{-1} x$ is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}$, and the chain rule will produce a pattern that eliminates the square root.

    The key insight: instead of brute-force expanding, we can find a relation between $y$, $y_1 = \frac{dy}{dx}$, and $y_2 = \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ by differentiating the defining equation. Notice that $x + \sqrt{x^2+1}$ satisfies a neat property: its reciprocal is $\sqrt{x^2+1} - x$. This will help us isolate derivatives.

    1. First derivative. Let $u = x + \sqrt{x^2+1}$. Then $y = u^5$, and $\frac{du}{dx} = 1 + \frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} = \frac{\sqrt{x^2+1} + x}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} = \frac{u}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}$. So by the chain rule:

    $y_1 = 5u^4 \cdot \frac{du}{dx} = 5u^4 \cdot \frac{u}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} = \frac{5u^5}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} = \frac{5y}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}.$

    Hence

    $\sqrt{x^2+1}\, y_1 = 5y. \qquad(1)$

    2. Second derivative. Differentiate (1) with respect to $x$. The left side is a product:

    $\frac{d}{dx}\left( \sqrt{x^2+1}\, y_1 \right) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}\, y_1 + \sqrt{x^2+1}\, y_2.$

    The right side differentiates to $5y_1$. So: …

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11. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-11-FN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\alpha, \beta$ are the roots of the equation $2x^2 - x - 3\lambda = 0$ $(\lambda \neq 0)$ and $\alpha, \gamma$ are the roots of the equation $2x^2 + 9x + 2\lambda = 0$, then the equation with roots $2\alpha + \beta$ and $\beta + \gamma$ is (A) $x^2 - x - 2 = 0$ (B) $x^2 - 3x + 2 = 0$ (C) $x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0$ (D) $x^2 + x - 2 = 0$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The common root gives $\alpha=-\tfrac52,\ \lambda=5$, hence $\beta=3,\ \gamma=-2$; the new roots are $-2$ and $1$, giving $x^2+x-2=0$.

    $\alpha$ is common to $2x^2-x-3\lambda=0$ and $2x^2+9x+2\lambda=0$. Subtracting the equations:

    $-10x-5\lambda=0 \;\Rightarrow\; \alpha=-\frac{\lambda}{2}.$

    Substituting into the first equation:

    $2\cdot\frac{\lambda^2}{4}+\frac{\lambda}{2}-3\lambda=\frac{\lambda^2}{2}-\frac{5\lambda}{2}=0 \;\Rightarrow\; \lambda=5\ (\lambda\neq0).$ …

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12. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-11-FN1 markMCQ
    Q.The probability distribution of a random variable X is given below. If V is the variance of X, then $k + V =$

    [!FORMULA] $\begin{array}{c|cccc} X = x_i & 2 & 3 & 5 & 7 \\ \hline P(X = x_i) & 4k & 3k & 2k & k \\ \end{array}$

    (A) 2.84 (B) 2.64 (C) 2.74 (D) 3.40

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The key idea is to first find $k$ from the condition that probabilities sum to 1, then compute the variance $V$ using the definition, and finally add $k + V$. The result is $k + V = 2.74$, so the correct option is (C).

    We are given a discrete probability distribution. The variance measures how spread out the values are from the mean. To find $k + V$, we need both $k$ (from the probability sum condition) and $V$ (from the variance formula). Let’s proceed step by step.

    1. Find $k$ using the total probability rule. The sum of all probabilities must equal 1:

    $4k + 3k + 2k + k = 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 10k = 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad k = 0.1$

    2. Compute the expected value (mean) $\mu = E(X)$.

    $\mu = \sum x_i P(x_i) = 2(4k) + 3(3k) + 5(2k) + 7(k)$

    Substitute $k = 0.1$:

    $\mu = 2(0.4) + 3(0.3) + 5(0.2) + 7(0.1) = 0.8 + 0.9 + 1.0 + 0.7 = 3.4$

    3. Compute $E(X^2)$ for the variance formula. Variance is $V = E(X^2) - \mu^2$. First find $E(X^2)$:

    $E(X^2) = \sum x_i^2 P(x_i) = 2^2(4k) + 3^2(3k) + 5^2(2k) + 7^2(k)$

    With $k = 0.1$:

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