KCET2010MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The set of real values of x for which f(x)= x x is increasing, is
Options
- Ax: x e
- Bempty
- Cx : x < e
- D1
Correct answer
A. x: x e
Step-by-step solution
aligned f(x)=& x x f^ (x) &= x 1-x 1 x ( x)² = ( x-1) ( x)² aligned We know that, f ( x ) is increasing (strictly) When f ^ ( x )>0 ( x-1) ( x)² >0 ( x-1)>0 x>1 _ e x > _ e e x > e Hence, x : x e