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If the function f:R-1, -1A defined by fx=x21-x2, is surjective, then A is equal to
MathematicsFunctionsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 0, 
  • B R-{-1}
  • C R-1, 0
  • D R--1, 0
Solution:
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The correct answer is: R-1, 0

A function is surjective, when the range of the function is same as the co-domain.

Now, y=x21-x2

y-yx2=x2 

y=x2y+1

x2=yy+1

  x20 yy+10

y -, -10,  or R-1, 0.

Range of f=A=R-1, 0.

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