KCET2013MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The function f(x)= x 3 + 3 x decreases in the interval
Options
- A(-3,3)
- B(- , 3)
- C(3, )
- D(-9,9)
Correct answer
A. (-3,3)
Step-by-step solution
Given, f(x)= x 3 + 3 x On differentiating w.r.t. x , we get f^ (x)= 1 3 - 3 x² Since, function is decreasing array ll i.e., & f^ (x) < 0 & 1 3 - 3 x² < 0 & 1 3 < 3 x² & x² < 9 & x (-3,3) array which is the required interval in which function f(x) decreases.