BITSAT2010MathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
The function ( f ( x )= x -4 x ) is strictly decreasing on
Options
- A( (- 3 , 3 ) )
- B( ( 3 , 2 ) )
- C( (- 3 , 2 ) )
- D( ( 2 , ) )
Correct answer
A. ( (- 3 , 3 ) )
Step-by-step solution
(f(x)= x-4 x f^ (x)= ^2 x-4 ) When ( - 3 < x < 3 , 1 < x < 2 ) Therefore, (1 < ^2 x < 4 ) ( -3 < ( ^2 x-4 ) < 0 ) Thus, for ( - 3 < x < 3 , f ^ ( x ) < 0 ) Hence, ( f ) is strictly decreasing on ( ( - 3 , 3 ) )