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Method of Differentiation — JEE Maths practice question

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Question
If f(x)=(ax+b)sinx+(cx+d)cosxf(x) = (ax+b)\sin x+(cx+d)\cos x, then the values of a,b,c,da, b, c, d such that f(x)=xcosxf'(x) = x\cos x for all xx, then (a+b+c+d)(a+b+c+d) is.
Solution
Answer: 2
Step 1: Compute f(x)f'(x)
f(x)=(ax+b)cosx+asinx+ccosx(cx+d)sinxf'(x) = (ax+b)\cos x+a\sin x+c\cos x-(cx+d)\sin x
=(ax+b+c)cosx+(adcx)sinx= (ax+b+c)\cos x+(a-d-cx)\sin x
Step 2: Match coefficients with xcosxx\cos x Coefficient of xcosxx\cos x: a=1a = 1. Constant in cosx\cos x: b+c=0b+c = 0. Coefficient of xsinxx\sin x: c=0    c=0-c = 0 \implies c = 0. Constant in sinx\sin x: ad=0    d=1a-d = 0 \implies d = 1. From b+c=0b+c = 0: b=0b = 0. Step 3: Sum
a+b+c+d=1+0+0+1=2a+b+c+d = 1+0+0+1 = 2
Answer: 2
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