Suppose that
and if , what are possible values of a and b?
L.H.L. = [∵ here x <1]
Put x = 1-4, h>0 and h0
∴ L.H.L =
R.H.L. = [∵ here x > 1]
Put x = 1-h, h>0 and h0
∴ R.H.L =
Also, f(1) = 4
Now,
a + b = 4 adn b - a = 4
Adding these equations, we get 2b = 8 b = 4
∴ a = 4 - b = 4 - 4 = 0
Hence, a = 0, b = 4