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If the domain of the function f(x) = log_e left(frac2x + 34x^2 + x - 3right) + cos^-1left(frac2x - 1x + 2right) is (alpha, beta] , then the value of 5beta - 4alpha is equal to

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textDomain of log_e(A): A gt 0 textDomain of cos^-1(B): -1 le B le 1 ### Core Logic Condition 1: Logarithm domain frac2x + 34x^2 + x - 3 gt 0 Factorizing the denominator: 4x^2 + 4x - 3x - 3 = 4x(x+1) - 3(x+1) = (4x-3)(x+1). frac2x + 3(4x - 3)(x + 1) gt 0 Critical points are x = -frac32, -1, frac34. Using the wavy curve method: The intervals where it is positive are left(-frac32, -1right) cup left(frac34, inftyright). Let this be set D_1. ### Step 1: Inverse Trigonometric Domain Condition 2: Arc cosine domain -1 le frac2x - 1x + 2 le 1 This breaks into two inequalities: (i) frac2x - 1x + 2 ge -1 Rightarrow frac2x - 1x + 2 + 1 ge 0 Rightarrow frac3x + 1x + 2 ge 0 Critical points are x = -2, -frac13. The valid set is (-infty, -2) cup left[-frac13, inftyright). (ii) frac2x - 1x + 2 le 1 Rightarrow frac2x - 1x + 2 - 1 le 0 Rightarrow fracx - 3x + 2 le 0 Critical points are x = -2, 3. The valid set is (-2, 3]. Intersection for the cosine domain (D_2): (-2, 3] cap left( (-infty, -2) cup left[-frac13, inftyright) right) = left[-frac13, 3right]. ### Step 2: Finding Total Domain Total domain D = D_1 cap D_2: D = left( left(-frac32, -1right) cup left(frac34, inftyright) right) cap left[-frac13, 3right] Since left[-frac13, 3right] starts strictly greater than -1, the overlap with left(-frac32, -1right) is empty. Overlap with left(frac34, inftyright) occurs from frac34 to 3. Thus, D = left(frac34, 3right]. ### Step 3: Calculating Final Expression Comparing with (alpha, beta]: alpha = frac34 and beta = 3. We need to find 5beta - 4alpha: 5(3) - 4left(frac34right) = 15 - 3 = 12 ### Pattern Recognition Compound domains always require individual set resolution (using Wavy Curve) followed by taking the strictest absolute intersection. Identifying disjoint segments (like x lt -1 missing the cosine bound) prunes manual checking. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Functions

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Q61 jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Types of Relations
Define a relation R on the interval left[0,fracpi2right) by x R y if and only if sec^2mathbfx - tan^2mathbfy = 1 . Then R is:
  • A. an equivalence relation
  • B. both reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
  • C. both reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
  • D. reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive

Solution

### Related Formula sec^2 theta - tan^2 theta = 1 ### Core Logic To show R is an equivalence relation, verify reflexive, symmetric, and transitive properties sequentially. ### Step 1: Reflexive Property For any x in [0, pi/2): sec^2 x - tan^2 x = 1 implies xRx quad text(Reflexive) ### Step 2: Symmetric Property If xRy implies sec^2 x - tan^2 y = 1. Using identities: (1 + tan^2 x) - (sec^2 y - 1) = 1 implies sec^2 y - tan^2 x = 1 implies yRx quad text(Symmetric) ### Step 3: Transitive Property If xRy and yRz \implies \sec^2 x - \tan^2 y = 1 and sec^2 y - tan^2 z = 1. Adding both equations: sec^2 x - tan^2 y + sec^2 y - tan^2 z = 2 sec^2 x + (sec^2 y - tan^2 y) - tan^2 z = 2 implies sec^2 x + 1 - tan^2 z = 2 sec^2 x - tan^2 z = 1 implies xRz quad text(Transitive) Hence, R is an equivalence relation. ### Pattern Recognition Converting the relation constraint to \sec^2 x - 1 = \tan^2 y \implies \tan^2 x = \tan^2 y$ makes the equivalence property obvious by basic equality comparison rules. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q11 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Composition of Functions
Let f:Rrightarrow R and g:Rrightarrow R be defined as f(x)=begincaseslog_ex & , & x>0\\ e^-x & , & xle0endcases and g(x)=begincasesx & , & xge0\\ e^x & , & x<0endcases Then, g circ f: Rrightarrow R is:
  • A. textone-one but not onto
  • B. textneither one-one nor onto
  • C. textonto but not one-one
  • D. textboth one-one and onto

Solution

### Related Formula For composite functions, g(f(x)) is determined by substituting the range of f(x) into the appropriate domain intervals of g(y): g(f(x)) = begincases f(x) & , & f(x) ge 0 \\ e^f(x) & , & f(x) < 0 endcases ### Core Logic Let us analyze the definition of g(f(x)) branch-by-branch based on the domain of x: 1. **Case 1: x le 0** Here, f(x) = e^-x. Since x le 0, -x ge 0 implies e^-x ge 1 > 0. Since f(x) ge 0, we use the upper branch of g(y): g(f(x)) = f(x) = e^-x 2. **Case 2: x > 0** Here, f(x) = log_e x. - Subcase (a): If f(x) ge 0 implies log_e x ge 0 implies x ge 1. Then, g(f(x)) = f(x) = log_e x. - Subcase (b): If f(x) < 0 implies log_e x < 0 implies 0 < x < 1. Then, g(f(x)) = e^f(x) = e^log_e x = x. ### Step 1: Constructing the Composition Function Combining the branches obtained, the composite function is: g(f(x)) = begincases e^-x & , & x le 0 \\ x & , & 0 < x < 1 \\ log_e x & , & x ge 1 endcases
Composition function graph for Q11 - JEE Main 2024 01 February Morning
The graphic demonstrates the behavior of the piecewise composite function gof across its distinct linear and logarithmic domains.
### Step 2: Injectivity and Surjectivity Analysis - **Injectivity (One-One Check):** Let's test two different inputs: x_1 = 0 and x_2 = e. g(f(0)) = e^-0 = 1 g(f(e)) = log_e e = 1 Since distinct inputs yield identical outputs (g(f(0)) = g(f(e)) = 1), the function is **many-one** (not one-one). - **Surjectivity (Onto Check):** Evaluating the range across the branches: - For x le 0, e^-x in [1, infty). - For 0 < x < 1, x in (0, 1). - For x ge 1, \log_e x in [0, infty). The union of these sets gives the total range as [0, infty). Since the codomain is given as mathbbR, textRange neq textCodomain, so the function is **into** (not onto). Therefore, the function is neither one-one nor onto. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Piecewise branch composition. Shortcut: Sketching the graph quickly shows that a horizontal line at y=1 intersects the function multiple times (not one-one) and no part of the graph goes below the x-axis (not onto). Trap: Always determine the range of the inner function first to select the correct branch of the outer function. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q30 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Types of Relations
Let A=\1,2,3,.....20\ Let R_1 and R_2 two relation on A such that R_1=\(a,b):b text is divisible by a\ and R_2=\(a,b) text a is an integral multiple of b\. Then, number of elements in R_1-R_2 is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 46 to 46

Solution

### Related Formula Set Difference Cardinality Identity: n(R_1 - R_2) = n(R_1) - n(R_1 cap R_2) ### Core Logic Let's first determine the number of pairs in relation R_1, where b is divisible by a (b = k cdot a): For each element a in \1, 2, dots, 20\, the number of multiples b le 20 is equal to leftlfloor frac20a rightrfloor. ### Step 1: Calculate Cardinality of R1 Summing the total possible pairings for each distinct a: - a=1 implies 20 - a=2 implies 10 - a=3 implies 6 - a=4 implies 5 - a=5 implies 4 - a=6 implies 3 - a=7, 8, 9, 10 implies 2 times 4 = 8 - a=11 text to 20 implies 1 times 10 = 10 n(R_1) = 20 + 10 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 10 = 66 ### Step 2: Calculate Cardinality of Intersection The intersection R_1 cap R_2 requires both b to be divisible by a and a to be divisible by b. Since all elements are positive integers within the set domain, this statement holds true if and only if: a = b Thus, the matching intersections are all reflexive pairs: \(1,1), (2,2), dots, (20,20)\, giving: n(R_1 cap R_2) = 20 ### Step 3: Evaluate Final Set Difference Applying the set difference relation: n(R_1 - R_2) = n(R_1) - n(R_1 cap R_2) = 66 - 20 = 46 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Divisibility relations matched via sets concepts. Shortcut: Recognizing that mutual divisibility between positive integers implies absolute equality (a=b) eliminates the need to detail individual intersection pairs manually. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Relations and Functions Class 11 Mathematics: Sets
Q18 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Equivalence Relations
If R is the smallest equivalence relation on the set \1, 2, 3, 4\ such that \(1,2), (1,3)\ subset R, then the number of elements in R is
  • A. 10
  • B. 12
  • C. 8
  • D. 15

Solution

### Related Formula An equivalence relation must be reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. ### Core Logic Given set: S = \1, 2, 3, 4\. 1. **Reflexivity:** R must contain all identity pairs: \(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4)\ 2. **Symmetry:** Since (1,2) and (1,3) are given, their symmetric pairs must exist: \(2,1), (3,1)\ ### Step 1: Adding Transitive Enclosures 3. **Transitivity:** * (2,1) in R and (1,3) in R implies (2,3) in R. * Since (2,3) in R, symmetry forces (3,2) in R. Let us consolidate our relation elements: R = \(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4), (1,2), (2,1), (1,3), (3,1), (2,3), (3,2)\ Let us check if any other transitions are broken. No, this forms the full transitive partition of the subset \1, 2, 3\, while \4\ remains in its isolated reflexive component. Counting the elements, we find exactly 10 pairs. ### Pattern Recognition Smallest equivalence relation enclosing components means generating complete disjoint equivalence classes. Here, \1,2,3\ merges into one universal group (size 3^2=9) and \4\ forms its own (size 1^2=1). Total elements = 9 + 1 = 10. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q10 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Types of Relations
Let S=\1,2,3,dots,10\. Suppose M is the set of all the subsets of S, then the relation R=\(A,B); Acap Bnephi; A, Bin M\ is:
  • A. textsymmetric and reflexive only
  • B. textreflexive only
  • C. textsymmetric and transitive only
  • D. textsymmetric only

Solution

### Related Formula Relation definitions: Reflexive: (X, X) in R Symmetric: (X, Y) in R Rightarrow (Y, X) in R Transitive: (X, Y) in R text and (Y, Z) in R Rightarrow (X, Z) in R ### Core Logic Testing Reflexivity: M is the set of all subsets, which strictly includes the empty set phi. For reflexivity, every element A in M must satisfy A cap A ne phi. However, for A = phi in M, phi cap phi = phi, which violates the given relation condition. Hence, R is NOT reflexive. ### Step 1: Testing Symmetry Assume (A, B) in R. This implies A cap B ne phi. By the commutative property of intersections, B cap A ne phi. This means (B, A) in R. Hence, R is symmetric. ### Step 2: Testing Transitivity Take specific subsets to test condition leakage. Let A = \1, 2\, B = \2, 3\, C = \3, 4\. A cap B = \2\ ne phi Rightarrow (A, B) in R B cap C = \3\ ne phi Rightarrow (B, C) in R However, A cap C = phi, which means (A, C) notin R. Hence, R is NOT transitive. ### Step 3: Final Conclusion The relation is symmetric only. ### Pattern Recognition The empty set is a subset of every set. Since phi cap phi = phi, any set intersection relation bounded over a universal powerset will automatically fail reflexivity unless the empty set is explicitly excluded from the domain. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Relations and Functions Class 11 Maths: Sets

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