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Let [x] denote the greatest integer less than or equal to x. Then domain of f(x)=sec^-1(2[x]+1) is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The domain of sec^-1(y) is given by |y| ge 1, which means: y le -1 quad textor quad y ge 1 ### Core Logic For f(x) = sec^-1(2[x]+1) to be defined: 2[x] + 1 le -1 quad textor quad 2[x] + 1 ge 1 ### Step 1: Solve individual inequalities Case 1: 2[x] + 1 le -1 implies 2[x] le -2 implies [x] le -1 This holds true for all x < 0, i.e., x in (-infty, 0). Case 2: 2[x] + 1 ge 1 implies 2[x] ge 0 implies [x] ge 0 This holds true for all x ge 0, i.e., x in [0, infty). ### Step 2: Take Union of the Solutions textDomain = (-infty, 0) cup [0, infty) = (-infty, infty) ### Pattern Recognition Since [x] covers all integer values and 2[x]+1 forms all odd integer values, the expression inside sec^-1 is always a non-zero integer. Non-zero integers always have absolute value ge 1. Hence, it is valid for all real numbers. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Functions Class 12 Mathematics: Inverse Trigonometric Functions

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Q54 2025 Functional Equations and Series
If f(x) = frac2^x2^x + sqrt2, x in mathbbR, then sum_k=1^81 fleft(frack82right) is equal to: (1) 41 (2) frac812 (3) 82 (4) 81sqrt2
  • A. 41
  • B. frac812
  • C. 82
  • D. 81sqrt2

Solution

### Related Formula Symmetric identity wrapper for matching indices: f(x) + f(1-x) = 1 ### Core Logic Let's evaluate f(x) + f(1-x): f(x) + f(1-x) = frac2^x2^x + sqrt2 + frac2^1-x2^1-x + sqrt2 = frac2^x2^x + sqrt2 + frac22 + sqrt2cdot 2^x = frac2^x + sqrt22^x + sqrt2 = 1 ### Step 1: Expanding the Series Pairing matching terms from opposite ends of the summation: sum_k=1^81 fleft(frack82right) = left[fleft(frac182right) + fleft(frac8182 ight)right] + dots + fleft(frac4182 ight) There are 40 complete pairs matching the f(x) + f(1-x) = 1 identity, plus one lone center term fleft(frac12right). ### Step 2: Computing Final Valuation textSum = 40 + fleft(frac12right) = 40 + fracsqrt2sqrt2 + sqrt2 = 40 + frac12 = frac812 ### Pattern Recognition When encountering fractional summation bounds, always check the sum of components x + (1-x) to find linear reduction templates. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Sequences and Series Class 12 Maths: Relations and Functions
Q55 2025 Functional Relations and Properties
Let f: mathbbR to mathbbR be a function defined by f(x) = (2 + 3a)x^2 + left( fraca + 2a - 1 right)x + b, a neq 1. If f(x + y) = f(x) + f(y) + 1 - frac27xy, then the value of 28sum_i = 1^5|f(i)| is: (1) 715 (2) 735 (3) 545 (4) 675
  • A. 715
  • B. 735
  • C. 545
  • D. 675

Solution

### Related Formula Given functional property equation: f(x + y) = f(x) + f(y) + 1 - frac27xy ### Core Logic Substitute x = y = 0 into the property equation: f(0) = 2f(0) + 1 implies f(0) = -1. Since f(0) = b, we instantly find b = -1. ### Step 1: Extracting Parameter Values Substitute y = -x into the property equation: f(0) = f(x) + f(-x) + 1 + frac27x^2 -1 = 2(3a + 2)x^2 + 2b + 1 + frac27x^2 Matching coefficients for x^2 gives: 6a + 4 + frac27 = 0 implies a = -frac57 Therefore, the absolute functional identity is: f(x) = -frac17x^2 - frac34x - 1 ### Step 2: Computing the Target Series Rewriting using common denominators: |f(x)| = frac128|4x^2 + 21x + 28| Evaluating for i=1 to 5: 28 sum_i = 1^5 |f(i)| = 675 ### Pattern Recognition Substituting standard points like 0 and -x decouples symmetric multi-variable systems with maximum efficiency. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Relations and Functions
Q55 2025 Symmetric Property of Functions
Let f(x) = frac2^x + 2 + 162^2x + 1 + 2^x + 4 + 32 . Then the value of 8left(fleft(frac115 ight) + fleft(frac215 ight) + ldots + fleft(frac5915 ight) ight) is equal to :
  • A. 118
  • B. 92
  • C. 102
  • D. 108

Solution

### Related Formula Many finite fractional sum questions involving functional terms rely on identifying an underlying symmetric summation invariant, typically of the form f(x) + f(k-x) = textconstant. ### Core Logic First simplify the expression for f(x) algebraically: f(x) = frac4 cdot 2^x + 162 cdot (2^x)^2 + 16 cdot 2^x + 32 Factor out 4 from the numerator and 2 from the denominator: f(x) = frac4(2^x + 4)2[(2^x)^2 + 8 cdot 2^x + 16] = frac2(2^x + 4)(2^x + 4)^2 = frac22^x + 4 ### Step 1: Establish Symmetry Pairings Let's check the value of f(x) + f(4-x): f(4-x) = frac22^4-x + 4 = frac2frac162^x + 4 = frac2 cdot 2^x16 + 4 cdot 2^x = frac2 cdot 2^x4(2^x + 4) = frac2^x2(2^x + 4) Now compute the sum directly: f(x) + f(4-x) = frac22^x + 4 + frac2^x2(2^x + 4) = frac4 + 2^x2(2^x + 4) = frac12 Hence, whenever two input arguments sum up to 4, the sum of their functional values is exactly frac12. ### Step 2: Group the Finite Series Terms Consider the terms inside the requested sequence: frac115 + frac5915 = frac6015 = 4 implies fleft(frac115 ight) + fleft(frac5915 ight) = frac12 frac215 + frac5815 = frac6015 = 4 implies fleft(frac215 ight) + fleft(frac5815 ight) = frac12 This complementary pairing continues up to: fleft(frac2915 ight) + fleft(frac3115 ight) = frac12 This yields exactly 29 distinct pairs. The single middle term left unpaired corresponds to: textMiddle Term = fleft(frac3015 ight) = f(2) = frac22^2 + 4 = frac28 = frac14 ### Step 3: Evaluate Final Expression Compute the total value by multiplying the grouped sum by 8: textTotal = 8 cdot left[ 29 cdot left(frac12right) + frac14 right] textTotal = 8 cdot frac292 + 8 cdot frac14 = 116 + 2 = 118 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever a symmetric set of arguments is presented inside a summation matching frackn + fracN-kn = textconstant, look for an algebraic reduction of f(x) that yields a uniform constant sum for symmetric pairs. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Functions
Q64 2025 Range and Onto Functions
Let f:[0,3]rightarrow A be defined by f(x)=2x^3-15x^2+36x+7 and g:[0,infty)rightarrow B be defined by g(x)=fracx^2025x^2025+1. If both the functions are onto and S=\xin Z:xin Atext or xin B\, then n(S) is equal to:
  • A. 30
  • B. 36
  • C. 29
  • D. 31

Solution

### Related Formula For a function to be onto, its Codomain must equal its Range. ### Core Logic First, find range A for f(x) = 2x^3 - 15x^2 + 36x + 7 over [0, 3]. Differentiating f(x): f'(x) = 6x^2 - 30x + 36 = 6(x^2 - 5x + 6) = 6(x-2)(x-3) Critical points are x=2 and x=3. Evaluate f(x) at boundary and critical points: - f(0) = 7 - f(2) = 2(8) - 15(4) + 36(2) + 7 = 16 - 60 + 72 + 7 = 35 - f(3) = 2(27) - 15(9) + 36(3) + 7 = 54 - 135 + 108 + 7 = 34 Thus, Range A = [7, 35]. ### Step 1: Find Range B for g(x) Now look at g(x) = fracx^2025x^2025+1 = 1 - frac1x^2025+1 over [0, infty). - At x = 0, g(0) = 0. - As x to infty, g(x) to 1. Since g(x) is continuous and monotonically strictly increasing, Range B = [0, 1). ### Step 2: Find the Integer Count of Union Set S S = \x in mathbbZ : x in A text or x in B\ = mathbbZ cap (A cup B) A cup B = [0, 1) cup [7, 35] The integers in this set are: - From [0, 1): x = 0 - From [7, 35]: x = 7, 8, 9, dots, 35 Total number of integers n(S): n(S) = 1 + (35 - 7 + 1) = 1 + 29 = 30 ### Pattern Recognition The condition 'or' means union. Be careful not to include integers between 1 and 6 since they are not present in either continuous range segment. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Functions Class 12 Mathematics: Application of Derivatives

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