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The function $\frac{x-2}{x+1},(x \neq-1)$ is increasing on the interval
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A $(-\infty, 0]$
  • B $[0, \infty)$
  • C $R$
  • D None of these
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The correct answer is: $R$
$\begin{array}{ll}\text { Since } & f^{\prime}(x)=\frac{3}{(x+1)^2} \text { is greater than '0' in interval }(-\infty, \infty) \text {, therefore } f(x)=\frac{x-2}{x+1} \text { is increasing in interval } \\ \text { is }\end{array}$ $(-\infty, \infty)$ or $R$.

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