# Find a and b so that the function e-ax, x ≤ 0 f(x) = {₁² + 5x + b,x>0 is differentiable everywhere. To advance in the circuit, find the sum of a and b.

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### Differentiable Functions Analysis

**Question:**

**Find \( a \) and \( b \) so that the function:**

\[
f(x) = 
\begin{cases} 
e^{-ax}, & \text{if } x \leq 0 \\
x^2 + 5x + b, & \text{if } x > 0 
\end{cases}
\]

**is differentiable everywhere.**

To advance in the circuit, find the sum of \( a \) and \( b \).

**Answer:**

\[
\frac{\pi^2 + 8\pi}{8\sqrt{2}}
\]

---

**Explanation of Diagram/Graph:**

This function is split into two parts, one for \( x \leq 0 \) and one for \( x > 0 \). To ensure that \( f(x) \) is differentiable everywhere, especially at \( x = 0 \), the function needs to be continuous and have matching derivatives from both sides at this point. The solution involves solving for the constants \( a \) and \( b \) that meet these conditions and then finding their sum.
Transcribed Image Text:### Differentiable Functions Analysis **Question:** **Find \( a \) and \( b \) so that the function:** \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} e^{-ax}, & \text{if } x \leq 0 \\ x^2 + 5x + b, & \text{if } x > 0 \end{cases} \] **is differentiable everywhere.** To advance in the circuit, find the sum of \( a \) and \( b \). **Answer:** \[ \frac{\pi^2 + 8\pi}{8\sqrt{2}} \] --- **Explanation of Diagram/Graph:** This function is split into two parts, one for \( x \leq 0 \) and one for \( x > 0 \). To ensure that \( f(x) \) is differentiable everywhere, especially at \( x = 0 \), the function needs to be continuous and have matching derivatives from both sides at this point. The solution involves solving for the constants \( a \) and \( b \) that meet these conditions and then finding their sum.
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