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If Pex=Qe-x for all real values of x, which one of the following statements is true?
A
P=Q=0
B
P=Q=1
C
P=1; Q=-1
D
P/Q=0

Correct : a

We are given the equation P·ex = Q·e-x for all real x.

Multiplying both sides by ex gives P·e2x = Q.

Since this must hold true for all real values of x, and e2x changes with x, the only way the left-hand side remains a constant equal to Q is if P = 0. Substituting P = 0 into the equation gives Q = 0.

✅ Final Answer: Option (a) — P = Q = 0.

Reason: The equation can only hold for all x if both P and Q are zero, since e2x is not constant.

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