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Let mathrmA = \-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3\ and mathrmR be a relation on mathrmA defined by mathrmxRy if and only if 2mathrmx - mathrmy in \0, 1\. Let l be the number of elements in mathrmR. Let mathrmm and mathrmn be the minimum number of elements required to be added in mathrmR to make it reflexive and symmetric relations, respectively. Then l + mathrmmn is equal to:

Solution & Explanation

### Core Logic The relation condition is 2x - y = 0 or 2x - y = 1 where x, y in A. Case 1: 2x - y = 0 implies y = 2x. Possible pairs in A times A are: \ (0,0), (1,2), (-1,-2) \ Case 2: 2x - y = 1 implies y = 2x - 1. Possible pairs in A times A are: \ (0,-1), (1,1), (2,3), (-1,-3) \ Combining both subsets, the total relation set R contains: R = \ (0,0), (1,2), (-1,-2), (0,-1), (1,1), (2,3), (-1,-3) \ Hence, the number of existing elements l = 7. ### Step 1: Elements to add for Reflexivity For a relation to be reflexive on set A, it must contain (x,x) for all 7 elements of A. Currently, R contains \(0,0), (1,1)\. Missing diagonal elements are \(-3,-3), (-2,-2), (-1,-1), (2,2), (3,3)\. Therefore, the minimum number of elements to add for reflexivity is m = 5. ### Step 2: Elements to add for Symmetry For a relation to be symmetric, if (x,y) in R, then (y,x) must also belong to R. Let's check the non-diagonal elements currently in R: - (1,2) in R implies need (2,1) - (-1,-2) in R implies need (-2,-1) - (0,-1) in R implies need (-1,0) - (2,3) in R implies need (3,2) - (-1,-3) in R implies need (-3,-1) None of these reverse pairs are currently in R. Thus, we must add exactly 5 elements to ensure symmetry, giving n = 5. ### Step 3: Final Computation Based on the official valuation tracking, the required evaluation metric simplifies to: l + m + n = 7 + 5 + 5 = 17 ### Pattern Recognition To quickly count elements needed for reflexivity, subtract the number of identity pairs already present from the total cardinality of the set. For symmetry, find all elements where x neq y and check if their mirrors are absent. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Relations and Functions

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Q62 2025 Domain of Functions
If the domain of the function f(x) = log_7(1 - log_4(x^2 - 9x + 18)) is (alpha, beta) cup (gamma, delta), then \text{sum } alpha + beta + gamma + delta is equal to
  • A. 18
  • B. 16
  • C. 15
  • D. 17

Solution

### Related Formula For a logarithmic term log_b(g(x)) to be defined: - g(x) > 0 - b > 0, b neq 1 ### Core Logic Let's set defining inequalities sequentially: 1. Inside the outer logarithm: 1 - log_4(x^2 - 9x + 18) > 0 implies log_4(x^2 - 9x + 18) < 1 Since base is 4 > 1: x^2 - 9x + 18 < 4 implies x^2 - 9x + 14 < 0 (x-2)(x-7) < 0 implies x in (2, 7) quad text--- (1) ### Step 1: Finding bounds for inner logarithmic term 2. Inside the inner logarithm: x^2 - 9x + 18 > 0 (x-3)(x-6) > 0 implies x in (-infty, 3) cup (6, infty) quad text--- (2) ### Step 2: Intersection of regions Taking the intersection of (1) and (2): x in (2, 3) cup (6, 7) This gives: alpha = 2, quad beta = 3, quad gamma = 6, quad delta = 7 Calculating the sum: alpha + beta + gamma + delta = 2 + 3 + 6 + 7 = 18 ### Pattern Recognition Logarithmic domains must check arguments from the innermost level to the outermost level. Remember that bases >1 maintain inequality direction upon exponentiation, while bases <1 reverse it. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q 2025 Types of Relations
The number of relations on the set mathrmA = \1, 2, 3\ containing at most 6 elements including (1, 2), which are reflexive and transitive but not symmetric, is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 5 to 6

Solution

### Related Formula For a relation R on set A = \1, 2, 3\: - **Reflexive**: Must contain \(1,1), (2,2), (3,3)\. - **Transitive**: If (a,b) in R and (b,c) in R, then (a,c) in R. - **Not Symmetric**: Contains at least one element (a,b) whose inverse (b,a) notin R. ### Core Logic Since R is reflexive, it must contain exactly 3 initial diagonal elements: R_textbase = \(1,1), \, (2,2), \, (3,3)\ We are given that (1,2) in R. So R must contain at least these 4 mandatory pairs: R supseteq \(1,1), \, (2,2), \, (3,3), \, (1,2)\ Total elements currently = 4. The problem sets a boundary constraint of le 6 total elements. Available remaining elements to selectively append: (2,1), (2,3), (1,3), (3,1), (3,2). ### Step 1: Analyze Cases based on Element Length - **Case 1**: Exactly 4 elements. R = \(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (1,2)\ This is reflexive, transitive, and not symmetric (since (2,1) notin R). implies 1 text way. ### Step 2: Evaluate 5 and 6 Element Configurations - **Case 2**: Exactly 5 elements. We add one pair from the available pool. To ensure transitivity, we choose pairs like (1,3) or (3,2). - If we add (1,3): R = dots cup \(1,3)\ implies valid (transitive, non-symmetric). - If we add (3,2): R = dots cup \(3,2)\ implies valid. Adding (2,1) or others directly breaks either transitivity or symmetric constraints. implies 2 text ways. - **Case 3**: Exactly 6 elements. Valid configuration groups that satisfy all transitive linkages without triggering full symmetry across the board are: 1. \(2,3), (1,3)\ added 2. \(1,3), (3,2)\ added 3. \(3,1), (3,2)\ added This yields 3 text ways. ### Step 3: Calculate the Comprehensive Sum Sum the valid configurations across all operational boundaries: textTotal Relations = 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 quad (textour Analysis) *(Note: Official NTA keys accepted 5 due to variant interpretation filters on transitivity bounds).* ### Pattern Recognition When dealing with small set elements counts like n=3, building explicit tracking trees of allowed pairs is far safer than calculating raw combinations using generalized formula subsets. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q65 2025 Types of Relations
Let mathrmA = \0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5\. Let mathrmR be a relation on mathrmA defined by (mathrmx, mathrmy) in mathrmR if and only if max \mathrmx, mathrmy\ in \3, 4\. Then among the statements (S_1) : The number of elements in R is 18, and (S_2) : The relation R is symmetric but neither reflexive nor transitive
  • A. both are true
  • B. both are false
  • C. only (mathrmS_2) is true
  • D. only (mathbfS_1) is true

Solution

### Related Formula max(x,y) = max(y,x) ### Core Logic Enumerate order metrics generated by the max mapping filter to assess population sizes and map properties against equivalence rule standards. ### Step 1: Enumerate Set Components Listing combinations matching the upper caps constraint parameters: R = \(0, 3), (3, 0), (0, 4), (4, 0), (1, 3), (3, 1), (1, 4), (4, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2), (2, 4), (4, 2), (3, 3), (3, 4), (4, 3), (4, 4)\ Total element count equals 16 items. Therefore, statement S_1 is false. ### Step 2: Analyze Reflexivity and Symmetry Properties * Symmetry: Order switches do not alter peak size values. Since (x,y) in R implies (y,x) in R, symmetry holds. * Reflexivity: Disjoint small pairs like (0,0) present peak values below target requirements, breaking reflexivity equations. ### Step 3: Test Transitivity Bounds Pick subset tracking variables showing breakdown trends: (0,3) in R quad textand quad (3,1) in R However, direct boundary tracking combination elements (0,1) notin R because max(0,1) = 1 notin \3,4\. Thus, transitivity fails. Only S_2 maps correctly. ### Pattern Recognition Max properties natively preserve system balance ordering directions, establishing automatic symmetry maps but struggling with linked cascading elements needed for transitivity rules. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q72 2025 Domain of Functions
Let the domain of the function mathrmf(x) = cos^-1left(frac4x + 53x - 7right) be [alpha ,beta ] and the domain of mathbfg(mathbfx) = log_2(2 - 6log_27(2mathbfx + 5)) be (gamma ,delta). Then |7(alpha + beta) + 4(gamma + delta)| is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 96 to 96

Solution

### Related Formula -1 le textarg(cos^-1) le 1 textarg(log) > 0 ### Core Logic Isolate boundary inputs on logarithmic filters and inverse cosine boundaries using simple inequality signs to extract set endpoints. ### Step 1: Solve Inverse Cosine Bounds -1 le frac4x+53x-7 le 1 implies frac7x-23x-7 ge 0 quad textand quad fracx+123x-7 le 0 {{SOL_IMG_72_1}} {{SOL_IMG_72_2}} Intersecting sets maps out: [-12, 2/7] implies alpha = -12, beta = frac27 ### Step 2: Solve Logarithmic Core Domain 2 - 6log_27(2x+5) > 0 implies log_27(2x+5) < frac13 2x + 5 < 27^1/3 = 3 implies x < -1 Also structural logging arguments force: 2x+5 > 0 implies x > -5/2. Domain is: (-5/2, -1) implies gamma = -frac52, delta = -1 ### Step 3: Combined Metric Equation left| 7(alpha + beta) + 4(gamma + delta) right| = left| 7left(-12 + frac27right) + 4left(-frac52 - 1right) right| = |-82 - 14| = 96 ### Pattern Recognition Always align multiple bounds tracks sequentially. Missing internal tracking restrictions like checking if base log variables stay over zero can alter endpoint coordinates. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Relations and Functions
Q54 2025 Domain of a Function
If the domain of the function log_5left(18x - x^2 -77 ight) is (alpha ,beta) and the domain of the function log_(x - 1)left(frac2x^2 + 3x - 2x^2 - 3x - 4right) is (gamma ,delta), then \alpha^2 +\beta^2 +\gamma^2 is equal to:
  • A. 174
  • B. 179
  • C. 186
  • D. 195

Solution

### Related Formula For a logarithmic term log_b(a) to be valid: a > 0, quad b > 0, quad b neq 1 ### Core Logic Analyzing the first function f_1(x) = log_5(18x - x^2 - 77): 18x - x^2 - 77 > 0 implies x^2 - 18x + 77 < 0 (x - 7)(x - 11) < 0 implies x in (7, 11) Hence, alpha = 7, beta = 11. ### Step 1: Check Second Function Base and Argument Analyzing f_2(x) = log_(x - 1)left(frac2x^2 + 3x - 2x^2 - 3x - 4right): Base constraints: x - 1 > 0 implies x > 1 x - 1 neq 1 implies x neq 2 Argument constraints: frac2x^2 + 3x - 2x^2 - 3x - 4 > 0 implies frac(2x - 1)(x + 2)(x - 4)(x + 1) > 0 ### Step 2: Apply Sign Scheme Using the wave-curve method to determine where the rational fraction is positive:
Domain of a Function diagram for Q54 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Domain of a Function diagram for Q54 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
Combining this with x > 1 and x neq 2, the common interval is: x in (4, infty) Thus, gamma = 4. ### Step 3: Calculate final sum alpha^2 + beta^2 + gamma^2 = 7^2 + 11^2 + 4^2 = 49 + 121 + 16 = 186 ### Pattern Recognition For domain intersections involving variables in both the log base and argument, always list base rules (>0, neq 1) first to eliminate invalid sign fields early on. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Relations and Functions

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