Define a function as a set of ordered pairs.
A function from is defined by a set of ordered pairs such that any two ordered pairs should not have the same first component and the different second component.
This means that each element of a set, say X is assigned exactly to one element of another set, say Y.
The set X containing the first components of a function is called the domain of the function.
The set Y containing the second components of a function is called the range of the function.
For example, f = {(a, 1), (b, 2), (c, 3)} is a function.
Domain of f = {a, b, c}
Range of f = {1, 2, 3}
Define a function as a correspondence between two sets.
A function from a set X to a set Y is defined as a correspondence between sets X and Y such that for each element of X, there is only one corresponding element in Y.
The set X is called the domain of the function.
The set Y is called the range of the function.
For example, X = {a, b, c}, Y = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and f be a correspondence which assigns the position of a letter in the set of alphabets.
Therefore, f(a) = 1, f(b) = 2 and f(c) = 3.
As there is only one element of Y for each element of X, f is a function with domain X and range Y.
What is the fundamental difference between a relation and a function? Is every relation a function?
Let f be a function and R be a relation defined from set X to set Y.
The domain of the relation R might be a subset of the set X, but the domain of the function f must be equal to X. This is because each element of the domain of a function must have an element associated with it, whereas this is not necessary for a relation.
In relation, one element of X might be associated with one or more elements of Y, while it must be associated with only one element of Y in a function.
Thus, not every relation is a function. However, every function is necessarily a relation.
Let A = {–2, –1, 0, 1, 2} and f : A → Z be a function defined by f(x) = x2 – 2x – 3. Find:
i. range of f i.e. f(A)
ii. pre-images of 6, –3 and 5
Given A = {–2, –1, 0, 1, 2}
f : A → Z such that f(x) = x2 – 2x – 3
i. range of f i.e. f(A)
A is the domain of the function f. Hence, range is the set of elements f(x) for all x ∈ A.
Substituting x = –2 in f(x), we get
f(–2) = (–2)2 – 2(–2) – 3
⇒ f(–2) = 4 + 4 – 3
∴ f(–2) = 5
Substituting x = –1 in f(x), we get
f(–1) = (–1)2 – 2(–1) – 3
⇒ f(–1) = 1 + 2 – 3
∴ f(–1) = 0
Substituting x = 0 in f(x), we get
f(0) = (0)2 – 2(0) – 3
⇒ f(0) = 0 – 0 – 3
∴ f(0) = –3
Substituting x = 1 in f(x), we get
f(1) = 12 – 2(1) – 3
⇒ f(1) = 1 – 2 – 3
∴ f(1) = –4
Substituting x = 2 in f(x), we get
f(2) = 22 – 2(2) – 3
⇒ f(2) = 4 – 4 – 3
∴ f(2) = –3
Thus, the range of f is {5, 0, –3, –4}.
ii. pre-images of 6, –3 and 5
Let x be the pre-image of 6 ⇒ f(x) = 6
⇒ x2 – 2x – 3 = 6
⇒ x2 – 2x – 9 = 0
However,
Thus, there exists no pre-image of 6.
Now, let x be the pre-image of –3 ⇒ f(x) = –3
⇒ x2 – 2x – 3 = –3
⇒ x2 – 2x = 0
⇒ x(x – 2) = 0
∴ x = 0 or 2
Clearly, both 0 and 2 are elements of A.
Thus, 0 and 2 are the pre-images of –3.
Now, let x be the pre-image of 5 ⇒ f(x) = 5
⇒ x2 – 2x – 3 = 5
⇒ x2 – 2x – 8= 0
⇒ x2 – 4x + 2x – 8= 0
⇒ x(x – 4) + 2(x – 4) = 0
⇒ (x + 2)(x – 4) = 0
∴ x = –2 or 4
However, 4 ∉ A but –2 ∈ A
Thus, –2 is the pre-images of 5.
If a function f: R → R be defined by
Find: f(1), f(–1), f(0), f(2).
Given
We need to find f(1), f(–1), f(0) and f(2).
When x > 0, f(x) = 4x + 1
Substituting x = 1 in the above equation, we get
f(1) = 4(1) + 1
⇒ f(1) = 4 + 1
∴ f(1) = 5
When x < 0, f(x) = 3x – 2
Substituting x = –1 in the above equation, we get
f(–1) = 3(–1) – 2
⇒ f(–1) = –3 – 2
∴ f(–1) = –5
When x = 0, f(x) = 1
∴ f(0) = 1
When x > 0, f(x) = 4x + 1
Substituting x = 2 in the above equation, we get
f(2) = 4(2) + 1
⇒ f(2) = 8 + 1
∴ f(2) = 9
Thus, f(1) = 5, f(–1) = –5, f(0) = 1 and f(2) = 9.
A function f : R → R is defined by f(x) = x2. Determine
i. range of f
ii. {x: f(x) = 4}
iii. {y: f(y) = –1}
Given f : R → R and f(x) = x2.
i. range of f
Domain of f = R (set of real numbers)
We know that the square of a real number is always positive or equal to zero.
Hence, the range of f is the set of all non-negative real numbers.
Thus, range of f = R+∪ {0}
ii. {x: f(x) = 4}
Given f(x) = 4
⇒ x2 = 4
⇒ x2 – 4 = 0
⇒ (x – 2)(x + 2) = 0
∴ x = ±2
Thus, {x: f(x) = 4} = {–2, 2}
iii. {y: f(y) = –1}
Given f(y) = –1
⇒ y2 = –1
However, the domain of f is R, and for every real number y, the value of y2 is non-negative.
Hence, there exists no real y for which y2 = –1.
Thus, {y: f(y) = –1} = ∅
Let f: R+→ R, where R+ is the set of all positive real numbers, be such that f(x) = logex. Determine
i. the image set of the domain of f
ii. {x: f(x) = –2}
iii. whether f(xy) = f(x) + f(y) holds.
Given f : R+→ R and f(x) = logex.
i. the image set of the domain of f
Domain of f = R+ (set of positive real numbers)
We know the value of logarithm to the base e (natural logarithm) can take all possible real values.
Hence, the image set of f is the set of real numbers.
Thus, the image set of f = R
ii. {x: f(x) = –2}
Given f(x) = –2
⇒ logex = –2
∴ x = e-2 [∵ logba = c ⇒ a = bc]
Thus, {x: f(x) = –2} = {e–2}
iii. whether f(xy) = f(x) + f(y) holds.
We have f(x) = logex ⇒ f(y) = logey
Now, let us consider f(xy).
f(xy) = loge(xy)
⇒ f(xy) = loge(x × y) [∵ logb(a×c) = logba + logbc]
⇒ f(xy) = logex + logey
∴ f(xy) = f(x) + f(y)
Hence, the equation f(xy) = f(x) + f(y) holds.
Write the following relations as sets of ordered pairs and find which of them are functions:
i. {(x, y): y = 3x, x ∈ {1, 2, 3}, y ∈ {3, 6, 9, 12}}
ii. {(x, y): y > x + 1, x = 1, 2 and y = 2, 4, 6}
iii. {(x, y): x + y = 3, x, y ∈ {0, 1, 2, 3}}
i. {(x, y): y = 3x, x ∈ {1, 2, 3}, y ∈ {3, 6, 9, 12}}
When x = 1, we have y = 3(1) = 3
When x = 2, we have y = 3(2) = 6
When x = 3, we have y = 3(3) = 9
Thus, R = {(1, 3), (2, 6), (3, 9)}
Every element of set x has an ordered pair in the relation and no two ordered pairs have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation R is a function.
ii. {(x, y): y > x + 1, x = 1, 2 and y = 2, 4, 6}
When x = 1, we have y > 1 + 1 or y > 2 ⇒ y = {4, 6}
When x = 2, we have y > 2 + 1 or y > 3 ⇒ y = {4, 6}
Thus, R = {(1, 4), (1, 6), (2, 4), (2, 6)}
Every element of set x has an ordered pair in the relation. However, two ordered pairs (1, 4) and (1, 6) have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation R is not a function.
iii. {(x, y): x + y = 3, x, y ∈ {0, 1, 2, 3}}
When x = 0, we have 0 + y = 3 ⇒ y = 3
When x = 1, we have 1 + y = 3 ⇒ y = 2
When x = 2, we have 2 + y = 3 ⇒ y = 1
When x = 3, we have 3 + y = 3 ⇒ y = 0
Thus, R = {(0, 3), (1, 2), (2, 1), (3, 0)}
Every element of set x has an ordered pair in the relation and no two ordered pairs have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation R is a function.
Let f : R → R and g : C → C be two functions defined as f(x) = x2 and g(x) = x2. Are they equal functions?
Given f : R → R ∋ f(x) = x2 and g : R → R ∋ g(x) = x2
As f is defined from R to R, the domain of f = R.
As g is defined from C to C, the domain of g = C.
Two functions are equal only when the domain and codomain of both the functions are equal.
In this case, the domain of f ≠ domain of g.
Thus, f and g are not equal functions.
If f, g, h are three functions defined from R to R as follows:
i. f(x) = x2
ii. g(x) = sin x
iii. h(x) = x2 + 1
Find the range of each function.
i. f(x) = x2
Domain of f = R (set of real numbers)
We know that the square of a real number is always positive or equal to zero.
Hence, the range of f is the set of all non-negative real numbers.
Thus, range of f = [0, ∞) = {y: y ≥ 0}
ii. g(x) = sin x
Domain of g = R (set of real numbers)
We know that the value of sine function always lies between –1 and 1.
Hence, the range of g is the set of all real numbers lying in the range –1 to 1.
Thus, range of g = [–1, 1] = {y: –1 ≤ y ≤ 1}
iii. h(x) = x2 + 1
Domain of h = R (set of real numbers)
We know that the square of a real number is always positive or equal to zero.
Furthermore, if we add 1 to this squared number, the result will always be greater than or equal to 1.
Hence, the range of h is the set of all real numbers greater than or equal to 1.
Thus, range of h = [1, ∞) = {y: y ≥ 1}
Let X = {1, 2, 3, 4} and Y = {1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 16}. Determine which of the following sets are functions from X to Y.
i. f1 = {(1, 1), (2, 11), (3, 1), (4, 15)}
ii. f2 = {(1, 1), (2, 7), (3, 5)}
iii. f3 = {(1, 5), (2, 9), (3, 1), (4, 5), (2, 11)}
Given X = {1, 2, 3, 4} and Y = {1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 16}
i. f1 = {(1, 1), (2, 11), (3, 1), (4, 15)}
Every element of set X has an ordered pair in the relation f1 and no two ordered pairs have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation f1 is a function.
ii. f2 = {(1, 1), (2, 7), (3, 5)}
In the relation f2, the element 2 of set X does not have any image in set Y.
However, for a relation to be a function, every element of the domain should have an image.
Hence, the given relation f2 is not a function.
iii. f3 = {(1, 5), (2, 9), (3, 1), (4, 5), (2, 11)}
Every element of set X has an ordered pair in the relation f3. However, two ordered pairs (2, 9) and (2, 11) have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation f3 is not a function.
Let A = {12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17} and f : A → Z be a function given by f(x) = highest prime factor of x. Find range of f.
Given A = {12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17}
f : A → Z such that f(x) = highest prime factor of x.
A is the domain of the function f. Hence, the range is the set of elements f(x) for all x ∈ A.
We have f(12) = highest prime factor of 12
The prime factorization of 12 = 22 × 3
Thus, the highest prime factor of 12 is 3.
∴ f(12) = 3
We have f(13) = highest prime factor of 13
We know 13 is a prime number.
∴ f(13) = 13
We have f(14) = highest prime factor of 14
The prime factorization of 14 = 2 × 7
Thus, the highest prime factor of 14 is 7.
∴ f(14) = 7
We have f(15) = highest prime factor of 15
The prime factorization of 15 = 3 × 5
Thus, the highest prime factor of 15 is 5.
∴ f(15) = 5
We have f(16) = highest prime factor of 16
The prime factorization of 16 = 24
Thus, the highest prime factor of 16 is 2.
∴ f(16) = 2
We have f(17) = highest prime factor of 17
We know 17 is a prime number.
∴ f(17) = 17
Thus, the range of f is {3, 13, 7, 5, 2, 17}.
If f : R → R be defined by f(x) = x2 + 1, then find f-1{17} and f-1{–3}.
Given f : R → R and f(x) = x2 + 1.
We need to find f-1{17} and f-1{–3}.
Let f-1{17} = x
⇒ f(x) = 17
⇒ x2 + 1 = 17
⇒ x2 – 16 = 0
⇒ (x – 4)(x + 4) = 0
∴ x = ±4
Clearly, both –4 and 4 are elements of the domain R.
Thus, f-1{17} = {–4, 4}
Now, let f-1{–3} = x
⇒ f(x) = –3
⇒ x2 + 1 = –3
⇒ x2 = –4
However, the domain of f is R and for every real number x, the value of x2 is non-negative.
Hence, there exists no real x for which x2 = –4.
Thus, f-1{–3} = ∅
Let A = {p, q, r, s} and B = {1, 2, 3}. Which of the following relations from A to B is not a function?
i. R1 = {(p, 1), (q, 2), (r, 1), (s, 2)}
ii. R2 = {(p, 1), (q, 1), (r, 1), (s, 1)}
iii. R3 = {(p, 1), (q, 2), (p, 2), (s, 3)}
iv. R4 = {(p, 2), (q, 3), (r, 2), (s, 2)}
Given A = {p, q, r, s} and B = {1, 2, 3}
i. R1 = {(p, 1), (q, 2), (r, 1), (s, 2)}
Every element of set A has an ordered pair in the relation R1 and no two ordered pairs have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation R1 is a function.
ii. R2 = {(p, 1), (q, 1), (r, 1), (s, 1)}
Every element of set A has an ordered pair in the relation R2, and no two ordered pairs have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation R2 is a function.
iii. R3 = {(p, 1), (q, 2), (p, 2), (s, 3)}
Every element of set A has an ordered pair in the relation R3. However, two ordered pairs (p, 1) and (p, 2) have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation R3 is not a function.
iv. R4 = {(p, 2), (q, 3), (r, 2), (s, 2)}
Every element of set A has an ordered pair in the relation R4, and no two ordered pairs have the same first component but different second components.
Hence, the given relation R4 is a function.
Let A = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13} and let f : A → Z be a function given by f(n) = the highest prime factor of n. Find the range of f.
Given A = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13}
f : A → Z such that f(n) = the highest prime factor of n.
A is the domain of the function f. Hence, the range is the set of elements f(n) for all n ∈ A.
We have f(9) = highest prime factor of 9
The prime factorization of 9 = 32
Thus, the highest prime factor of 9 is 3.
∴ f(9) = 3
We have f(10) = highest prime factor of 10
The prime factorization of 10 = 2 × 5
Thus, the highest prime factor of 10 is 5.
∴ f(10) = 5
We have f(11) = highest prime factor of 11
We know 11 is a prime number.
∴ f(11) = 11
We have f(12) = highest prime factor of 12
The prime factorization of 12 = 22 × 3
Thus, the highest prime factor of 12 is 3.
∴ f(12) = 3
We have f(13) = highest prime factor of 13
We know 13 is a prime number.
∴ f(13) = 13
Thus, the range of f is {3, 5, 11, 13}.
The function f is defined by
The relation g is defined by
Show that f is a function and g is not a function.
Given and
Let us first show that f is a function.
When 0 ≤ x ≤ 3, f(x) = x2.
The function x2 associates all the numbers 0 ≤ x ≤ 3 to unique numbers in R.
Hence, the images of {x ∈ Z: 0 ≤ x ≤ 3} exist and are unique.
When 3 ≤ x ≤ 10, f(x) = 3x.
The function x2 associates all the numbers 3 ≤ x ≤ 10 to unique numbers in R.
Hence, the images of {x ∈ Z: 3 ≤ x ≤ 10} exist and are unique.
When x = 3, using the first definition, we have
f(3) = 32 = 9
When x = 3, using the second definition, we have
f(3) = 3(3) = 9
Hence, the image of x = 3 is also distinct.
Thus, as every element of the domain has an image and no element has more than one image, f is a function.
Now, let us show that g is not a function.
When 0 ≤ x ≤ 2, g(x) = x2.
The function x2 associates all the numbers 0 ≤ x ≤ 2 to unique numbers in R.
Hence, the images of {x ∈ Z: 0 ≤ x ≤ 2} exist and are unique.
When 2 ≤ x ≤ 10, g(x) = 3x.
The function x2 associates all the numbers 2 ≤ x ≤ 10 to unique numbers in R.
Hence, the images of {x ∈ Z: 2 ≤ x ≤ 10} exist and are unique.
When x = 2, using the first definition, we have
g(2) = 22 = 4
When x = 2, using the second definition, we have
g(2) = 3(2) = 6
Here, the element 2 of the domain is associated with two elements distinct elements 4 and 6.
Thus, g is not a function.
If f(x) = x2, find
Given f(x) = x2.
We need to find the value of
Thus,
Express the function f : X → R given by f(x) = x3 + 1 as set of ordered pairs, where X = {–1, 0, 3, 9, 7}.
Given X = {–1, 0, 3, 9, 7}
f : X → R and f(x) = x3 + 1
When x = –1, we have f(–1) = (–1)3 + 1
⇒ f(–1) = –1 + 1
∴ f(–1) = 0
When x = 0, we have f(0) = 03 + 1
⇒ f(0) = 0 + 1
∴ f(0) = 1
When x = 3, we have f(3) = 33 + 1
⇒ f(3) = 27 + 1
∴ f(3) = 28
When x = 9, we have f(9) = 93 + 1
⇒ f(9) = 729 + 1
∴ f(9) = 730
When x = 7, we have f(7) = 73 + 1
⇒ f(7) = 343 + 1
∴ f(7) = 344
Thus, f = {(–1, 0), (0, 1), (3, 28), (9, 730), (7, 344)}
If f(x) = x2 – 3x + 4, then find the values of x satisfying the equation f(x) = f(2x + 1).
Given f(x) = x2 – 3x + 4.
We need to find x satisfying f(x) = f(2x + 1).
We have f(2x + 1) = (2x + 1)2 – 3(2x + 1) + 4
⇒ f(2x + 1) = (2x)2 + 2(2x)(1) + 12 – 6x – 3 + 4
⇒ f(2x + 1) = 4x2 + 4x + 1 – 6x + 1
∴ f(2x + 1) = 4x2 – 2x + 2
Now, f(x) = f(2x + 1)
⇒ x2 – 3x + 4 = 4x2 – 2x + 2
⇒ 3x2 + x – 2 = 0
⇒ 3x2 + 3x – 2x – 2 = 0
⇒ 3x(x + 1) – 2(x + 1) = 0
⇒ (x + 1)(3x – 2) = 0
⇒ x + 1 = 0 or 3x – 2 = 0
⇒ x = –1 or 3x = 2
∴ x = –1 or
Thus, the required values of x are –1 and.
If f(x) = (x – a)2(x – b)2, find f(a + b).
Given f(x) = (x – a)2(x – b)2
We need to find f(a + b).
We have f(a + b) = (a + b – a)2(a + b – b)2
⇒ f(a + b) = (b)2(a)2
∴ f(a + b) = a2b2
Thus, f(a + b) = a2b2
If, show that x = f(y).
Given
We need to prove that x = f(y).
We have
⇒ y(bx – a) = ax – b
⇒ bxy – ay = ax – b
⇒ bxy – ax = ay – b
⇒ x(by – a) = ay – b
∴ x = f(y)
Thus, x = f(y).
If, show that f[f{f(x)}] = x.
Given
We need to prove that f[f{f(x)}] = x.
First, we will evaluate f{f(x)}.
Now, we will evaluate f[f{f(x)}]
∴ f[f{f(x)}] = x
Thus, f[f{f(x)}] = x
If, show that f[f(x)] = x.
Given
We need to prove that f[f(x)] = x.
∴ f[f(x)] = x
Thus, f[f(x)] = x
If, find:
i.
ii. f(–2)
iii. f(1)
iv.
v.
Given
i.
When 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, f(x) = x
ii. f(–2)
When x < 0, f(x) = x2
⇒ f(–2) = (–2)2
∴ f(–2) = 4
iii. f(1)
When x ≥ 1,
∴ f(1) = 1
iv.
We have
When x ≥ 1,
v.
We know is not a real number and the function f(x) is defined only when x ∈ R.
Thus, does not exist.
If, show that.
Given
We need to prove that
We have,
Thus,
If, show that f(tanθ) = sin2θ.
Given
We need to prove that f(tanθ) = sin2θ.
We have
We know
However, cos2θ + sin2θ = 1
⇒ f(tanθ) = 2sinθcosθ
∴ f(tanθ) = sin2θ
Thus, f(tanθ) = sin2θ
If, then show that
i.
ii.
Given
i. We need to prove that
We have
Thus,
ii. We need to prove that
We have
Thus,
If, a > 0 and n ∈ N, then prove that f[f(x)] = x for all x.
Given, where a > 0 and n ∈ N.
We need to prove that f[f(x)] = x.
[∵ (am)n = amn]
[∵ (am)n = amn]
⇒ f[f(x)] = x1
∴ f[f(x)] = x
Thus, f[f(x)] = x for all x.
If for non-zero x,, where a ≠ b, then find f(x).
Given x ≠ 0 and a ≠ b such that
..... (1)
Substituting in place of x, we get
.....-- (2)
On adding equations (1) and (2), we get
..... (3)
On subtracting equations (1) and (2), we get
..... (4)
On adding equations (3) and (4), we get
Thus,
Find the domain of each of the following real valued functions of real variable:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
i.
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when x = 0.
When x = 0, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R – {0}
ii.
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when x – 7 = 0 or x = 7.
When x = 7, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R – {7}
iii.
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when x + 1 = 0 or x = –1.
When x = –1, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R – {–1}
iv.
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when x2 – 9 = 0.
x2 – 9 = 0
⇒ x2 – 32 = 0
⇒ (x + 3)(x – 3) = 0
⇒ x + 3 = 0 or x – 3 = 0
⇒ x = ±3
When x = ±3, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R – {–3, 3}
v.
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when x2 – 8x + 12 = 0.
x2 – 8x + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 – 2x – 6x + 12 = 0
⇒ x(x – 2) – 6(x – 2) = 0
⇒ (x – 2)(x – 6) = 0
⇒ x – 2 = 0 or x – 6 = 0
⇒ x = 2 or 6
When x = 2 or 6, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R – {2, 6}
Find the domain of each of the following real valued functions of real variable:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x – 2 ≥ 0
⇒ x ≥ 2
∴ x ∈ [2, ∞)
Thus, domain of f = [2, ∞)
Find the domain of each of the following real valued functions of real variable:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x2 – 1 ≥ 0
⇒ x2 – 12 ≥ 0
⇒ (x + 1)(x – 1) ≥ 0
⇒ x ≤ –1 or x ≥ 1
∴ x ∈ (–∞, –1] ∪ [1, ∞)
In addition, f(x) is also undefined when x2 – 1 = 0 because denominator will be zero and the result will be indeterminate.
x2 – 1 = 0 ⇒ x = ±1
Hence, x ∈ (–∞, –1] ∪ [1, ∞) – {–1, 1}
∴ x ∈ (–∞, –1) ∪ (1, ∞)
Thus, domain of f = (–∞, –1) ∪ (1, ∞)
Find the domain of each of the following real valued functions of real variable:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when 9 – x2 ≥ 0
⇒ 9 ≥ x2
⇒ x2 ≤ 9
⇒ x2 – 9 ≤ 0
⇒ x2 – 32 ≤ 0
⇒ (x + 3)(x – 3) ≤ 0
⇒ x ≥ –3 and x ≤ 3
∴ x ∈ [–3, 3]
Thus, domain of f = [–3, 3]
Find the domain of each of the following real valued functions of real variable:
We know the square root of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x – 2 and 3 – x are both positive or negative.
(a) Both x – 2 and 3 – x are positive
x – 2 ≥ 0
⇒ x ≥ 2
3 – x ≥ 0
⇒ x ≤ 3
Hence, x ≥ 2 and x ≤ 3
∴ x ∈ [2, 3]
(b) Both x – 2 and 3 – x are negative
x – 2 ≤ 0 ⇒ x ≤ 2
3 – x ≤ 0 ⇒ x ≥ 3
Hence, x ≤ 2 and x ≥ 3
However, the intersection of these sets in null set. Thus, this case is not possible.
In addition, f(x) is also undefined when 3 – x = 0 because the denominator will be zero and the result will be indeterminate.
3 – x = 0
⇒ x = 3
Hence, x ∈ [2, 3] – {3}
∴ x ∈ [2, 3)
Thus, domain of f = [2, 3)
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when bx – a = 0 or.
When, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R –
Let f(x) = y
⇒ ax + b = y(bx – a)
⇒ ax + b = bxy – ay
⇒ ax – bxy = –ay – b
⇒ x(a – by) = –(ay + b)
Clearly, when a – by = 0 or, x will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Hence, f(x) cannot take the value.
Thus, range of f = R –
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when cx – d = 0 or.
When, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R –
Let f(x) = y
⇒ ax – b = y(cx – d)
⇒ ax – b = cxy – dy
⇒ ax – cxy = b – dy
⇒ x(a – cy) = b – dy
Clearly, when a – cy = 0 or, x will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Hence, f(x) cannot take the value.
Thus, range of f = R –
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x – 1 ≥ 0
⇒ x ≥ 1
∴ x ∈ [1, ∞)
Thus, domain of f = [1, ∞)
When x ≥ 1, we have x – 1 ≥ 0
Hence,
∴ f(x) ∈ [0, ∞)
Thus, range of f = [0, ∞)
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x – 3 ≥ 0
⇒ x ≥ 3
∴ x ∈ [3, ∞)
Thus, domain of f = [3, ∞)
When x ≥ 3, we have x – 3 ≥ 0
Hence,
∴ f(x) ∈ [0, ∞)
Thus, range of f = [0, ∞)
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
Clearly, f(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when 2 – x = 0 or x = 2.
When x = 2, f(x) will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of f = R – {2}
We have
∴ f(x) = –1
Clearly, when x ≠ 2, f(x) = –1
Thus, range of f = {–1}
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
f(x) = |x – 1|
f(x) = |x – 1|
We know
Now, we have
Hence, f(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
Thus, domain of f = R
When x < 1, we have x – 1 < 0 or 1 – x > 0.
Hence, |x – 1| > 0 ⇒ f(x) > 0
When x ≥ 1, we have x – 1 ≥ 0.
Hence, |x – 1| ≥ 0 ⇒ f(x) ≥ 0
∴ f(x) ≥ 0 or f(x) ∈ [0, ∞)
Thus, range of f = [0, ∞)
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
f(x) = –|x|
f(x) = –|x|
We know
Now, we have
Hence, f(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
Thus, domain of f = R
When x < 0, we have –|x| < 0
Hence, f(x) < 0
When x ≥ 0, we have –x ≤ 0.
Hence, –|x| ≤ 0 ⇒ f(x) ≤ 0
∴ f(x) ≤ 0 or f(x) ∈ (–∞, 0]
Thus, range of f = [0, ∞)
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when 9 – x2 ≥ 0
⇒ 9 ≥ x2
⇒ x2 ≤ 9
⇒ x2 – 9 ≤ 0
⇒ x2 – 32 ≤ 0
⇒ (x + 3)(x – 3) ≤ 0
⇒ x ≥ –3 and x ≤ 3
∴ x ∈ [–3, 3]
Thus, domain of f = [–3, 3]
When x ∈ [–3, 3], we have 0 ≤ 9 – x2 ≤ 9
Hence,
∴ f(x) ∈ [0, 3]
Thus, range of f = [0, 3]
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when 16 – x2 ≥ 0
⇒ 16 ≥ x2
⇒ x2 ≤ 16
⇒ x2 – 16 ≤ 0
⇒ x2 – 42 ≤ 0
⇒ (x + 4)(x – 4) ≤ 0
⇒ x ≥ –4 and x ≤ 4
∴ x ∈ [–4, 4]
In addition, f(x) is also undefined when 16 – x2 = 0 because denominator will be zero and the result will be indeterminate.
16 – x2 = 0 ⇒ x = ±4
Hence, x ∈ [–4, 4] – {–4, 4}
∴ x ∈ (–4, 4)
Thus, domain of f = (–4, 4)
Let f(x) = y
⇒ 1 = (16 – x2)y2
⇒ 1 = 16y2 – x2y2
⇒ x2y2 + 1 – 16y2 = 0
⇒ (y2)x2 + (0)x + (1 – 16y2) = 0
As x ∈ R, the discriminant of this quadratic equation in x must be non-negative.
⇒ 02 – 4(y2)(1 – 16y2) ≥ 0
⇒ –4y2(1 – 16y2) ≥ 0
⇒ 4y2(1 – 16y2) ≤ 0
⇒ 1 – 16y2 ≤ 0 [∵ y2 ≥ 0]
⇒ 16y2 – 1 ≥ 0
⇒ (4y)2 – 12 ≥ 0
⇒ (4y + 1)(4y – 1) ≥ 0
⇒ 4y ≤ –1 and 4y ≥ 1
However, y is always positive because it is the reciprocal of a non-zero square root.
Thus, range of f =
Find the domain and range of each of the following real valued functions:
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x2 – 16 ≥ 0
⇒ x2 – 42 ≥ 0
⇒ (x + 4)(x – 4) ≥ 0
⇒ x ≤ –4 or x ≥ 4
∴ x ∈ (–∞, –4] ∪ [4, ∞)
Thus, domain of f = (–∞, –4] ∪ [4, ∞)
When x ∈ (–∞, –4] ∪ [4, ∞), we have x2 – 16 ≥ 0
Hence,
∴ f(x) ∈ [0, ∞)
Thus, range of f = [0, ∞)
Find f + g, f – g, cf (c ∈ R, c ≠ 0), fg, 1/f and f/g in each of the following:
f(x) = x3 + 1 and g(x) = x + 1
i. f(x) = x3 + 1 and g(x) = x + 1
We have f(x) : R → R and g(x) : R → R
(a) f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
⇒ (f + g)(x) = x3 + 1 + x + 1
∴ (f + g)(x) = x3 + x + 2
Clearly, (f + g)(x) : R → R
Thus, f + g : R → R is given by (f + g)(x) = x3 + x + 2
(b) f – g
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
⇒ (f – g)(x) = x3 + 1 – (x + 1)
⇒ (f – g)(x) = x3 + 1 – x – 1
∴ (f – g)(x) = x3 – x
Clearly, (f – g)(x) : R → R
Thus, f – g : R → R is given by (f – g)(x) = x3 – x
(c) cf (c ∈ R, c ≠ 0)
We know (cf)(x) = c × f(x)
⇒ (cf)(x) = c(x3 + 1)
∴ (cf)(x) = cx3 + c
Clearly, (cf)(x) : R → R
Thus, cf : R → R is given by (cf)(x) = cx3 + c
(d) fg
We know (fg)(x) = f(x)g(x)
⇒ (fg)(x) = (x3 + 1)(x + 1)
⇒ (fg)(x) = (x + 1)(x2 – x + 1)(x + 1)
∴ (fg)(x) = (x + 1)2(x2 – x + 1)
Clearly, (fg)(x) : R → R
Thus, fg : R → R is given by (fg)(x) = (x + 1)2(x2 – x + 1)
(e)
We know
Observe that is undefined when f(x) = 0 or when x = – 1.
Thus, : R – {–1} → R is given by
(f)
We know
Observe that is undefined when g(x) = 0 or when x = –1.
Using x3 + 1 = (x + 1)(x2 – x + 1), we have
Thus, : R – {–1} → R is given by
Find f + g, f – g, cf (c ∈ R, c ≠ 0), fg, 1/f and f/g in each of the following:
and
and
We have f(x) : [1, ∞) → R+ and g(x) : [–1, ∞) → R+ as real square root is defined only for non-negative numbers.
(a) f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Domain of f + g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f + g = [1, ∞) ∩ [–1, ∞)
∴ Domain of f + g = [1, ∞)
Thus, f + g : [1, ∞) → R is given by
(b) f – g
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
Domain of f – g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f – g = [1, ∞) ∩ [–1, ∞)
∴ Domain of f – g = [1, ∞)
Thus, f – g : [1, ∞) → R is given by
(c) cf (c ∈ R, c ≠ 0)
We know (cf)(x) = c × f(x)
Domain of cf = Domain of f
∴ Domain of cf = [1, ∞)
Thus, cf : [1, ∞) → R is given by
(d) fg
We know (fg)(x) = f(x)g(x)
Domain of fg = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of fg = [1, ∞) ∩ [–1, ∞)
∴ Domain of fg = [1, ∞)
Thus, fg : [1, ∞) → R is given by
(e)
We know
Domain of = Domain of f
∴ Domain of = [1, ∞)
Observe that is also undefined when x – 1 = 0 or x = 1.
Thus, : (1, ∞) → R is given by
(f)
We know
Domain of = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of = [1, ∞) ∩ [–1, ∞)
∴ Domain of = [1, ∞)
Thus, : [1, ∞) → R is given by
Let f(x) = 2x + 5 and g(x) = x2 + x. Describe
i. f + g
ii. f – g
iii. fg
iv.
Find the domain in each case.
Given f(x) = 2x + 5 and g(x) = x2 + x
Clearly, both f(x) and g(x) are defined for all x ∈ R.
Hence, domain of f = domain of g = R
i. f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
⇒ (f + g)(x) = 2x + 5 + x2 + x
∴ (f + g)(x) = x2 + 3x + 5
Clearly, (f + g)(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
∴ The domain of (f + g) is R
ii. f – g
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
⇒ (f – g)(x) = 2x + 5 – (x2 + x)
⇒ (f – g)(x) = 2x + 5 – x2 – x
∴ (f – g)(x) = 5 + x – x2
Clearly, (f – g)(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
∴ The domain of (f – g) is R
iii. fg
We know (fg)(x) = f(x)g(x)
⇒ (fg)(x) = (2x + 5)(x2 + x)
⇒ (fg)(x) = 2x(x2 + x) + 5(x2 + x)
⇒ (fg)(x) = 2x3 + 2x2 + 5x2 + 5x
∴ (fg)(x) = 2x3 + 7x2 + 5x
Clearly, (fg)(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
∴ The domain of fg is R
iv.
We know
Clearly, is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when x2 + x = 0.
x2 + x = 0
⇒ x(x + 1) = 0
⇒ x = 0 or x + 1 = 0
⇒ x = 0 or –1
When x = 0 or –1, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of = R – {–1, 0}
If f(x) be defined on [–2, 2] and is given by and g(x) = f(|x|) + |f(x)|. Find g(x).
Given and g(x) = f(|x|) + |f(x)|
Now, we have
However, |x| ≥ 0 ⇒ f(|x|) = |x| – 1 when 0 ≤ |x| ≤ 2
We also have
We know
Here, we are interested only in the range [0, 2].
Substituting this value of |x – 1| in |f(x)|, we get
We need to find g(x).
g(x) = f(|x|) + |f(x)|
Thus,
Let f, g be two real functions defined by and . Then, describe each of the following functions.
i. f + g
ii. g – f
iii. fg
iv.
v.
vi.
vii. f2 + 7f
viii.
Given and
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x + 1 ≥ 0
⇒ x ≥ –1
∴ x ∈ [–1, ∞)
Thus, domain of f = [–1, ∞)
Similarly, g(x) takes real values only when 9 – x2 ≥ 0
⇒ 9 ≥ x2
⇒ x2 ≤ 9
⇒ x2 – 9 ≤ 0
⇒ x2 – 32 ≤ 0
⇒ (x + 3)(x – 3) ≤ 0
⇒ x ≥ –3 and x ≤ 3
∴ x ∈ [–3, 3]
Thus, domain of g = [–3, 3]
i. f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Domain of f + g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f + g = [–1, ∞) ∩ [–3, 3]
∴ Domain of f + g = [–1, 3]
Thus, f + g : [–1, 3] → R is given by
ii. f – g
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
Domain of f – g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f – g = [–1, ∞) ∩ [–3, 3]
∴ Domain of f – g = [–1, 3]
Thus, f – g : [–1, 3] → R is given by
iii. fg
We know (fg)(x) = f(x)g(x)
As earlier, domain of fg = [–1, 3]
Thus, f – g : [–1, 3] → R is given by
iv.
We know
As earlier, domain of = [–1, 3]
However, is defined for all real values of x ∈ [–1, 3], except for the case when 9 – x2 = 0 or x = ±3
When x = ±3, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
⇒ Domain of = [–1, 3] – {–3, 3}
∴ Domain of = [–1, 3)
Thus, : [–1, 3) → R is given by
v.
We know
As earlier, domain of = [–1, 3]
However, is defined for all real values of x ∈ [–1, 3], except for the case when x + 1 = 0 or x = –1
When x = –1, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
⇒ Domain of = [–1, 3] – {–1}
∴ Domain of = (–1, 3]
Thus, : (–1, 3] → R is given by
vi.
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x) and (cf)(x) = cf(x)
As earlier, Domain of = [–1, 3]
Thus, : [–1, 3] → R is given by
vii. f2 + 7f
We know (f2 + 7f)(x) = f2(x) + (7f)(x)
⇒ (f2 + 7f)(x) = f(x)f(x) + 7f(x)
Domain of f2 + 7f is same as domain of f.
∴ Domain of f2 + 7f = [–1, ∞)
Thus, f2 + 7f : [–1, ∞) → R is given by
viii.
We know and (cg)(x) = cg(x)
Domain of = Domain of g = [–3, 3]
However, is defined for all real values of x ∈ [–3, 3], except for the case when 9 – x2 = 0 or x = ±3
When x = ±3, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
⇒ Domain of = [–3, 3] – {–3, 3}
∴ Domain of = (–3, 3)
Thus, : (–3, 3) → R is given by
If f(x) = loge(1 – x) and g(x) = [x], then determine each of the following functions:
i. f + g
ii. fg
iii.
iv.
Also, find (f + g)(–1), (fg)(0), and .
Given f(x) = loge(1 – x) and g(x) = [x]
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when 1 – x > 0
⇒ 1 > x
⇒ x < 1
∴ x ∈ (–∞, 1)
Thus, domain of f = (–∞, 1)
g(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
Thus, domain of g = R
i. f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
∴ (f + g)(x) = loge(1 – x) + [x]
Domain of f + g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f + g = (–∞, 1) ∩ R
∴ Domain of f + g = (–∞, 1)
Thus, f + g : (–∞, 1) → R is given by (f + g)(x) = loge(1 – x) + [x]
ii. fg
We know (fg)(x) = f(x)g(x)
⇒ (fg)(x) = loge(1 – x) × [x]
∴ (fg)(x) = [x]loge(1 – x)
Domain of fg = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of fg = (–∞, 1) ∩ R
∴ Domain of fg = (–∞, 1)
Thus, f – g : (–∞, 1) → R is given by (fg)(x) = [x]loge(1 – x)
iii.
We know
As earlier, domain of = (–∞, 1)
However, is defined for all real values of x ∈ (–∞, 1), except for the case when [x] = 0.
We have [x] = 0 when 0 ≤ x < 1 or x ∈ [0, 1)
When 0 ≤ x < 1, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
⇒ Domain of = (–∞, 1) – [0, 1)
∴ Domain of = (–∞, 0)
Thus, : (–∞, 0) → R is given by
iv.
We know
As earlier, domain of = (–∞, 1)
However, is defined for all real values of x ∈ (–∞, 1), except for the case when loge(1 – x) = 0.
loge(1 – x) = 0 ⇒ 1 – x = 1 or x = 0
When x = 0, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
⇒ Domain of = (–∞, 1) – {0}
∴ Domain of = (–∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞)
Thus, : (–∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞) → R is given by
We have (f + g)(x) = loge(1 – x) + [x], x ∈ (–∞, 1)
We need to find (f + g)(–1).
Substituting x = –1 in the above equation, we get
(f + g)(–1) = loge(1 – (–1)) + [–1]
⇒ (f + g)(–1) = loge(1 + 1) + (–1)
∴ (f + g)(–1) = loge2 – 1
Thus, (f + g)(–1) = loge2 – 1
We have (fg)(x) = [x]loge(1 – x), x ∈ (–∞, 1)
We need to find (fg)(0).
Substituting x = 0 in the above equation, we get
(fg)(0) = [0]loge(1 – 0)
⇒ (fg)(0) = 0 × loge1
∴ (fg)(0) = 0
Thus, (fg)(0) = 0
We have, x ∈ (–∞, 0)
We need to find
However, is not in the domain of.
Thus, does not exist.
We have, x ∈ (–∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞)
We need to find
Substituting in the above equation, we get
Thus,
If f, g, h are real functions defined by, and h(x) = 2x2 – 3, then find the values of (2f + g – h)(1) and (2f + g – h)(0).
Given, and h(x) = 2x3 – 3
We know the square of a real number is never negative.
Clearly, f(x) takes real values only when x + 1 ≥ 0
⇒ x ≥ –1
∴ x ∈ [–1, ∞)
Thus, domain of f = [–1, ∞)
g(x) is defined for all real values of x, except for 0.
Thus, domain of g = R – {0}
h(x) is defined for all real values of x.
Thus, domain of h = R
We know (2f + g – h)(x) = (2f)(x) + g(x) – h(x)
⇒ (2f + g – h)(x) = 2f(x) + g(x) – h(x)
Domain of 2f + g – h = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g ∩ Domain of h
⇒ Domain of 2f + g – h = [–1, ∞) ∩ R – {0} ∩ R
∴ Domain of 2f + g – h = [–1, ∞) – {0}
i. (2f + g – h)(1)
We have
ii. (2f + g – h)(0)
0 is not in the domain of (2f + g – h)(x).
Hence, (2f + g – h)(0) does not exist.
Thus, and (2f + g – h)(0) does not exist as 0 is not in the domain of (2f + g – h)(x).
The function f is defined by . Draw the graph of f(x).
Given
When x < 0, we have f(x) = 1 – x
f(–4) = 1 – (–4) = 1 + 4 = 5
f(–3) = 1 – (–3) = 1 + 3 = 4
f(–2) = 1 – (–2) = 1 + 2 = 3
f(–1) = 1 – (–1) = 1 + 1 = 2
When x = 0, we have f(x) = f(0) = 1
When x > 0, we have f(x) = 1 + x
f(1) = 1 + 1 = 2
f(2) = 1 + 2 = 3
f(3) = 1 + 3 = 4
f(4) = 1 + 4 = 5
Plotting these points on a graph sheet, we get
Let f, g : R → R be defined, respectively by f(x) = x + 1 and g(x) = 2x – 3. Find f + g, f – g and.
Find the domain in each case.
Given f(x) = x + 1 and g(x) = 2x – 3
Clearly, both f(x) and g(x) exist for all real values of x.
Hence, Domain of f = Domain of g = R
Range of f = Range of g = R
i. f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
⇒ (f + g)(x) = x + 1 + 2x – 3
∴ (f + g)(x) = 3x – 2
Domain of f + g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f + g = R ∩ R
∴ Domain of f + g = R
Thus, f + g : R → R is given by (f + g)(x) = 3x – 2
ii. f – g
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
⇒ (f – g)(x) = x + 1 – (2x – 3)
⇒ (f – g)(x) = x + 1 – 2x + 3
∴ (f – g)(x) = –x + 4
Domain of f – g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f – g = R ∩ R
∴ Domain of f – g = R
Thus, f – g : R → R is given by (f – g)(x) = –x + 4
iii.
We know
Clearly, is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when 2x – 3 = 0 or.
When, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, domain of = R –
Thus, : R – → R is given by
Let f : [0, ∞) → R and g : R → R be defined by and g(x) = x. Find f + g, f – g, fg and
Given and g(x) = x
Domain of f = [0, ∞)
Domain of g = R
i. f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Domain of f + g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f + g = [0, ∞) ∩ R
∴ Domain of f + g = [0, ∞)
Thus, f + g : [0, ∞) → R is given by
ii. f – g
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
Domain of f – g = Domain of f ∩ Domain of g
⇒ Domain of f – g = [0, ∞) ∩ R
∴ Domain of f – g = [0, ∞)
Thus, f – g : [0, ∞) → R is given by
iii. fg
We know (fg)(x) = f(x)g(x)
Clearly, (fg)(x) is also defined only for non-negative real numbers x as square of a real number is never negative.
Thus, fg : [0, ∞) → R is given by
iv.
We know
Clearly, is defined for all positive real values of x, except for the case when x = 0.
When x = 0, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
⇒ Domain of = [0, ∞) – {0}
∴ Domain of = (0, ∞)
Thus, : (0, ∞) → R is given by
Let f(x) = x2 and g(x) = 2x + 1 be two real functions. Find (f + g)(x), (f – g)(x), (fg)(x) and .
Given f(x) = x2 and g(x) = 2x + 1
Both f(x) and g(x) are defined for all x ∈ R.
Hence, domain of f = domain of g = R
i. f + g
We know (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
⇒ (f + g)(x) = x2 + 2x + 1
∴ (f + g)(x) = (x + 1)2
Clearly, (f + g)(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
∴ Domain of (f + g) is R
Thus, f + g : R → R is given by (f + g)(x) = (x + 1)2
ii. f – g
We know (f – g)(x) = f(x) – g(x)
⇒ (f – g)(x) = x2 – (2x + 1)
∴ (f – g)(x) = x2 – 2x – 1
Clearly, (f – g)(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
∴ Domain of (f – g) is R
Thus, f – g : R → R is given by (f – g)(x) = x2 – 2x – 1
iii. fg
We know (fg)(x) = f(x)g(x)
⇒ (fg)(x) = x2(2x + 1)
∴ (fg)(x) = 2x3 + x2
Clearly, (fg)(x) is defined for all real numbers x.
∴ Domain of fg is R
Thus, fg : R → R is given by (fg)(x) = 2x3 + x2
iv.
We know
Clearly, is defined for all real values of x, except for the case when 2x + 1 = 0.
2x + 1 = 0
⇒ 2x = –1
When, will be undefined as the division result will be indeterminate.
Thus, the domain of = R –
Write the range of the real function f(x) = |x|.
f(x) = |x|
f(-x) = |-x|
therefore, f(x) will always be 0 or positive.
Thus, range of f(x) ϵ [0,).
If f is a real function satisfying for all x ∈ R – {0}, then write the expression for f (x).
{since, (a + b)2 = a2 +b2 +2ab}
f(y) =
x + 1 = xy
x2 -yx+1= 0
for x to be real
y ∈(-∞,2]∪[2,∞)
|y|>2Ans.
Write the range of the function f (x) = sin [x] where
F(x) =
=-sin 1
= 0
Using properties of greatest integer function:
[1] = 1; [0.5] = 0; [-0.5] = -1
Therefore, R(f) = {-}
If f(x) = cos2[π2]x + cos [-π2] x, where [x] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to x, then write the value of f(π).
π2 ≈ 9.8596
So, we have [π2 ]=9 and [-π2 ]=-10
f(x)=cos 18x+ cos (-10)x
=cos 18x + cos 10x
=2 cos 14x cos4x
f(π)=2 cos 14π cos 4π
=2×1×1
Therefore, f(π)= 2
Write the range of the function f (x) = cos [x], where
[x]= -2
f(x)= cos [x]= cos (-2)
= cos 2
because cos(-x) = cos(x)
for-1 ≤x<0
[x]=-1
f(x)= cos[x]=cos (-1)
= cos 1
for 0 ≤x< 1
[x]=0
f(x)=cos 0 =1
for 1 ≤x<π/2
[x]=1
f(x)=cos1
Therefore, R(f) = {1, cos 1, cos 2}
Write the range of the function f(x) = ex – [x], X ∈R.
0 ≤x-[x]<1
e0 ≤ ex-[x] <e1
1 ≤ ex-[x] < e
Therefore, R(f) = [1, e)
LetThen write the value of α satisfying f(x)) = x for all
x ≠ - 1.
If
a2x=ax2+x2+x
x2 (a+1)+x(1- a2)=0
x2 (a+1)+x(1-a)(1+a)=0
(a+1)( x2+x(1-a))=0
a+1=0
Therefore, a=-1
If then write the value of
Write the domain and range of the function
For function to be defined,
x≠2
Therefore, D(f)= R-{2}.
Let
y=-1
Therefore, R(f) = {-1}.
If f(x) = 4x – x2, x ∈ R, then write the value of f(a + 1) – f(a – 1).
f(a+1)-f(a-1) =[4(a+1) -(a+1)2]-[4(a-1)-(a-1)2 ]
=4[(a+1) -(a-1)]- [ (a+1)2 -(a+1)2]
=4(2)-[(a+1+a-1) (a+1-a+1)]
Using: a2 -b2= (a + b)(a-b)
f(a+1)-f(a-1)=4(2)-2a(2)
=4(2-a)
If f, g, h are real functions given by f(x) = x2, g(x) = tan x and h(x) = loge x, then write the value of (hogof)
Therefore, answer = 0.
Write the domain and range of function f(x) given by
For f(x) to be defined,
x-|x|>0
But x-|x|≤0
So, f(x) does not exist..
Therefore,
Write the domain and range of
For f(x) to be defined,
x-[x]≥0
We know that, where {x} is fractional part function and [x] is greatest integer function.
{x}≥0
Also,
Therefore, D(f) = R and range = [0, 1).
Write the domain and range of function f(x) given by
For function to be defined,
[x]-x≥0
-{x}≥
Therefore, domain of f(x) is integers.
D(f)∈I
Range = {0}.
Let A and B be two sets such that n(A) = p and n(B) = q, write the number of functions from A to B.
For each value of set A, we can have q functions as each value of A pair up with all the values of B.
So, total number of functions from A to B =q× q× q…..{p times}
=qp
Let f and g be two functions given by
f = {(2, 4), (5, 6), (8, -1), (10, -3)} and g = {(2, 5), (7, 1), (8, 4), (10, 13), (11, -5)}.
Find the domain of f + g.
D(f) = {2, 5, 8, 10}
D(g) = {2, 7, 8, 10, 11}
Therefore, D(f+g) = {2, 8, 10}
Find the set of values of x for which the functions f(x) = 3x2 – 1 and g(x) = 3 + x are equal.
f(x)=3x2 -1;g(x)=3+x
For
3x2 -1=3+x
3x2 -x-4=0
(3x-4)(x+1)=0
3x-4=0 orx+1=0
Let f and g be two real functions given by
f = {(0, 1), (2, 0), (3, -4), (4, 2), (5, 1)} and g = {(1, 0), (2, 2), (3, -1), (4, 4), (5, 3)}.
Find the domain of fg.
D(f) = {0, 2, 3, 4, 5}
D(g) = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
So, D(fg) = {2, 3, 4, 5}
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Let A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {2, 3, 4}, then which of the following is a function from A to B?
A.{(1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 3), (3, 3)}
B. {(1, 3), (2, 4)}
C. {(1, 3), (2, 2), (3, 3)}
D. {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 2), (3, 4)
A function is said to be defined from A to B if each element in set A has an unique image in set B. Not all the elements in set B are the images of any element of set A.
Therefore, option C is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f : Q → Q is defined as f(x) = x2, then f-1 (9)s is equal to
A. 3
B. -3
C. {-3, 3}
D. ϕ
Replace f(x) by y,
Replace x by and y by x.
So,
Option C is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Which one of the following is not a function?
A. {(x, y) : x, y ∈ R, x2 = y}
B. {(x, y) : x, y ∈ R, y2 = x}
C. {(x, y) : x, y ∈ R, x = y3}
D. {(x, y) : x, y ∈ R, y = x3}
A function is said to exist when we get a unique value for any value of x..
Therefore, option B is correct.. is not a function as for each value of x, we will get 2 values of y..which is not as per the definition of a function..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f(x) = cos (log x), then has the value
A. -2
B. -1
C. 1/2
D. None of these
Now,
Using:
=cos(2 log x)〗 cos(2 log y)-cos(2 log x) cos(2 log y)
=0
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f(x) = cos (log x), then has the value
A. -1
B. 1/2
C. -2
D. None of these
Now,
Using:
=cos(log x) cos(log y)-cos(log x) cos(log y)
=0
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Let f(x) = |x – 1|. Then,
A. f(x2) = [f(x)]2
B. f(x + y) = f(x) f(y)
C. f(|x|) = |f(x)|
D. None of these
f(x)=|x-1|
f(x2 )=| x2-1|
[f(x)2=(x-1)2
= x2+1-2x
So, f(x2)≠[f(x)]2
f(x + y)=|x+y-1|
f(x)f(y)=(x-1)(y-1)
So, f(x + y) ≠ f(x)f(y)
f(|x|)=||x|-1|
Therefore, option D is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The range of f(x) = cos [x], for -π/2< x <π/2 is
A. {-1, 1, 0}
B. {cos 1, cos 2, 1}
C. {cos 1, -cos 1, 1}
D. [-1, 1]
[x]= -2
f(x)= cos[x]= cos(-2)
= cos2
because cos(-x)= cos(x)
for-1 ≤x<0
[x]=-1
f(x)= cos[x]
=cos(-1)
= cos1
for 0 ≤x< 1
[x]=0
f(x) = cos 0
=1
[x]=1
f(x)=cos 1
Therefore, R(f) = {1, cos 1,cos 2}
Option B is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Which of the following are functions?
A. {(x, y) : y2 = x, x, y ∈ R}
B. {(x, y) : y = |x|, x, y, ∈ R}
C. {(x, y) : X2 + y2 = 1, x, y ∈ R}
D. {(x, y) : x2 – y2 = 1, x, y ∈ R}
A function is said to exist when we get a unique value of y for any value of x..If we get 2 values of y for any value of x, then it is not a function..
Therefore, option B is correct .
NOTE: To check if a given curve is a function or not, draw the curve and then draw a line parallel to y-axis..If it intersects the curve at only one point, then it is a function, else not..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If and then f(g(x) is equal to
A. f (3x)
B. {f(x)}3
C. 3f (x)
D. -f (x)
Using: (1+x)3=1+3x+3x2+x3
And (1-x)3=1-3x+3x2-x3
f(g(x))=3f(x)
Option C is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {x, y}, then the number of functions that can be defined from A into B is
A. 12
B. 8
C. 6
D. 3
Since A has 3 elements and B has 2..then number of functions from A to B
Option B is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If then is equal to
A. {f (x)}2
B. {f (x)}3
C. 2f (x)
D. 3f (x)
=2f(x)
Option C is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f(x) = cos (log x), then value of is
A. 1
B. -1
C. 0
D. ± 1
Now,
Using:
=cos(log x) cos(log 4)-cos(log x)cos(4)
=0
Option C is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If then f(x + y) f(x – y) is equals to
A.
B.
C.
D.
Option A is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If then f(2) is equal to
A.
B.
C. -1
D. None of these
eqn.1
Replace x by 1/x in eqn.1;
eqn.2
Multiply eqn.1 by 2 and eqn.2 by 3 and add them..
On adding, we get
Option A is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Let f : R → r be defined by f(x) = 2x + |x|. Then f(2x) + f(-x) – f(x) =
A. 2x
B. 2 |x|
C. -2 x
D. -2 |x|
f(2x)=2(2x)+|2x|=4x+2|x|
f(-x)=2(-x)+|-x|
f(2x)+f(-x)-f(x)=4x+2|x|-2x+|-x|-(2x+|x|)
=4x+2|x|-2x+|x|-2x-|x|=2|x|
Option B is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The range of the function is
A. R
B. R –{1}
C. R – {-1/2, 1}
D. None of these
Let
y(x2+2x)= x2-x
yx(x+2)=x(x-1)
y(x+2)=x-1
Value of x can’t be zero or it cannot be not defined..
y≠1, -1/2
So, range= R-{-1/2, 1}
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If x ≠ 1 and is a real function, the f(f(f(2)) is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
=3
Option C is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f(x) = cos (loge x), then is equal to
A. cos (x – y)
B. log (cos (x – y))
C. 1
D. cos (x + y)
Now,
Using:
=cos(loge x) cos(loge x y)-{cos(loge x x ) cos(loge x y)〗}
=0
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Let and h(x) = f(x) g(x). Then, h(x) = 1 for
A. x ∈ R
B. x ∈ Q
C. x ∈ R – Q
D. x ∈ R, x ≠ 0
h(x)=1
f(x)g(x)=1
x≠0
Option D is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If for x ∈ R, then f (2002) =
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Now, f(2002)=1
Option A is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The function f : R → R is defined by f(x) = cos2 x + sin4 x. Then, f(R) =
A. [3/4, 1)
B. (3/4, 1]
C. [3/4, 1]
D. (3/4, 1)
f(x)=sin4 x+1-sin2 x
Minimum value of f(x)=3/4
0≤sin2 x≤1
So, maximum value of
=1
R(f)=[3/4, 1]
Answer is C.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Let A = {x ∈R : x ≠ 0, -4 ≤ x ≤ 4} and f : A → R be defined by for x ∈ A. Then A is
A. {1, -1}
B. {x : 0 ≤ x ≤ 4}
C. {1}
D. {x : -4 ≤ x ≤ 0}
When -4≤x<0
=-1
When 0<x≤4
=1
R(f)={-1, 1}
Option A is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f : R → R and g : R → R are defined by f(x) = 2x + 3 and g(x) = x2 + 7, then the values of x such that g(f (x)) = 8 are
A. 1, 2
B. -1, 2
C. -1, -2
D. 1, -2
g(f(x))=8
(f(x))2+7=8
(2x+3)2=1
4x2+12x+9=1
4 x2+12x+8=0
x2+3x+2=0
(x+1)(x+2)=0
x+1=0 or x+2=0
x=-1 or x=-2
Option C is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f : [-2, 2] → R is defined by then
{x [-2, 2] : x ≤ 0 and f(|x|) = x} =
A. {-1}
B. {0}
C. {-1/2}
D. ϕ
f(|x|)=|x|-1
f(|x|)=x
We have, |x|=x ;x≥0
And |x|=-x ;x≤0
So, -x-1=x
2x=-1
Option C…
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If and then k =
A. 0.5
B. 0.6
C. 0.7
D. 0.8
2k=1;
=0.5
Option A is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f is a real valued function given by and α, β are roots of Then,
A. f(α) ≠ f(β)
B. f(α) = 10
C. f(β) = - 10
D. None of these
There is a mistake in the question…
Now,
Since, α, β are roots of
So, f(α)=f(β)
=(2)3-9(2)
=8-18
=-10
Option C…
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If and α, β are the roots of Then,
A. f (α) = f (β) = - 9
B. f (α) = f (β) = 63
C. f (α) ≠ f (β)
D. None of these
Since, and α, β are its roots,
f(x)=33-12(3)
=27-36
=-9
So, f (α) = f (β) = - 9
Option A is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If for all non-zero x, then f(x) =
A.
B.
C.
D. None of these
eqn. 1
Replacing x by 1/x;
eqn. 2
Multiply eqn. 1 by 3 and eqn. 2 by 5, and then subtract them
We get,
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f : R → R be given by for all x ∈ R. Then,
A. f(x) = f(1 – x)
B. f(x) + f(1 – x) = 0
C. f(x) + f(1 – x) = 1
D. f(x) + f(x – 1) = 1
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If f(x) = sin [π2] x + sin [-π2] x, where [x] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to x, then
A. f (π /2) = 1
B. f(π) = 2
C. f (π /4) = - 1
D. None of these
[]=9 and [-]=-10
Now, f(x)=sin[π2 ] x + sin[-π2]x
=sin 9x-sin 10x
Now, checking values of f(x) at given points..
=1-0
=1
Option A is correct..
f(π)=sin 9π-sin 10π
=0-0
=0
Option B & C are incorrect..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of the function is
A.
B.
C. [-2, 2]
D.
for f(x) to be defined,
2-2x-x2≥0
x2+2x-2≤0
(x-(1-√3))(x-(-1+√3))≤0
x∈[-1-√3,-1+√3]
Option B is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of definition of is
A.
B.
C.
D. None of these
for given function,
x≠2, 5
Therefore, x∈(-∞,-3]∪(2, 5)
Option B is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of the function is
A. [-1, 2) ∪ [3, ∞)
B. (-1, 2) ∪ [3, ∞)
C. [-1, 2] ∪ [3, ∞)
D. None of these
Here,
But
So,
Option A is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of definition of the function is
A. [1, ∞)
B. (-∞, 3)
C. (1, 3)
D. [1, 3]
Here, -1≥0 and 3-x≥0
So, x≥1 and x≤3
Therefore, x∈[1, 3]
option D is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of definition of the functionis
A. (-∞, -2] ∪ [2, ∞)
B. [-1, 1]
C. ϕ
D. None of these
For function to be defined,
x∈(-∞,-2)∪[2, ∞) …(1)
And
So, …(2)
Taking common of both the solutions, we get
Option C is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of definition of the function is
A. R
B. (-∞, 0)
C. (0, ∞)
D. R – {0}
For f(x) =log|x|;
It is defined at all positive values of x except 0..
But since we have |x|;
So, |x|>0;
x ∈ R-{0}
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of definition of the function is
A. R – [0, 4]
B. R – (0, 4)
C. (0, 4)
D. [0, 4]
Here, 4x-x2≥0
x2-4x≤0
x(x-4)≤
So,
Option D is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of definition of is
A. [4, ∞)
B. (-∞, 4]
C. (4, ∞)
D. (-∞, 4)
Here,
x-4≥0; x≥4 …..(1)
Also,
x≥4
Option A is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The domain of definition of the functionis
A. (-3, -2) ∪ (2, 3)
B. [-3, -2) ∪ [2, 3)
C. [-3, -2] ∪ [2, 3]
D. None of these
5|x|-x2-6≥0
x2-5|x|+6≤0
(|x|-2)(|x|-3)≤0
So, |x|∈[2, 3]
Therefore,x∈[-3, -2]∪[2, 3]
Option C is correct.
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The range of the function is
A. R – {0}
B. R – {-1, 1}
C. {-1, 1}
D. None of these
We know that
|x| = -x in (-∞, 0) and |x| = x in [0, ∞)
So, in (-∞, 0)
And in (0, ∞)
As clearly shown above f(x) has only two values 1 and -1
So, range of f(x) = {-1, 1}
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The range of the function is
A. {-1, 1}
B. {-1, 0, 1}
C. {1}
D. (0, ∞)
When x>-2,
We have
=1
When x<-2,
We have
=-1
R(f)={-1, 1}
Option A is correct..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The range of the function f(x) = |x – 1| is
A. (-∞, 0)
B. [0, ∞)
C. (0, ∞)
D. R
A modulus function always gives a positive value..
Option B..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
Let Then, which of the following is correct?
A. f(xy) = f(x) f(y)
B. f(xy) ≥ f(x) f(y)
C. f(xy) ≤ f(x) f(y)
D. None of these
So, comparing, f(xy) and f(x)f(y);
We get f(xy)≤f(x)f(y)
Option C..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
If [x]2 – 5[x] + 6 = 0, where [∙] denotes the greatest integer function, then
A. x ∈ [3, 4]
B. x ∈ (2, 3]
C. x ∈ [2, 3]
D. x ∈ [2, 4]
[x]2-5[x]+6=0
([x]-2)([x]-3)=0
if [x]=2
2≤x<3
and if [x]=3
3≤x<4
Therefore,
Option D..
Mark the correct alternative in the following:
The range of is
A. [1/3, 1]
B. [-1, 1/3]
C. (-∞, -1) ∪ [1/3, ∞)
D. [-1,3, 1]
we know, -1≤cosx≤1
-2≤-2cosx≤2
-1≤(1-2cosx)≤3
So, R(f)=[-1, 1/3]
Option ..B