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Let R*=R-(2k-1)π2/kI. The function f : R*R is defined as fx=tanx-x, then fx is
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A an increasing function
  • B a decreasing function
  • C minimum at x=0
  • D periodic function
Solution:
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The correct answer is: an increasing function

Given:fx=tanx-x

Differentiating on both sides, we get

f'x=sec2x-1

As, secx(-,-1][1,)

sec2x[1,)

sec2x-10

f'x0 for all xR*

fx is an increasing function.

Hence, option 1 is correct.

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