If P ex = Q e-x for all real values of x, which one of the following statements is true?
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GATE CSE 2025 Set 2 · Q3
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Official answer: A) P = Q = 0
Quantitative AptitudeGiven that the identity holds for all real values of :
Substitute :
Now, substitute back into the original equation:
Since this must hold for all , choose any non-zero value, for instance :
Since , it follows that:
Since , we also have .
Therefore, the only statement that is true is (Option A).
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Evaluate the given identity at two different points, such as and , or rearrange it into .
This Quantitative Aptitude previous year question is Q3 of the GATE CSE 2025 Set 2 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Quantitative Aptitude in General Aptitude, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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