Let f:R-\0\rightarrow(-infty,1] be a polynomial of degree 2, satisfying f(x)fleft(frac1xright)=f(x)+fleft(frac1xright). If f(K)=-2K then the sum of squares of all possible values of K is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Standard result for functional equation of a polynomial satisfying f(x)f(1/x) = f(x) + f(1/x): f(x) = 1 pm x^n ### Core Logic Given that f(x) is a polynomial of degree 2, the identity implies: f(x) = 1 + x^2 quad textor quad f(x) = 1 - x^2 We are given the range is bounded above: (-infty, 1]. - For 1 + x^2, the range is [1, infty). - For 1 - x^2, the range is (-infty, 1]. Therefore, the correct functional form is f(x) = 1 - x^2. ### Step 1: Solve for K Given condition: f(K) = -2K 1 - K^2 = -2K implies K^2 - 2K - 1 = 0 Let the roots of this equation be K_1 and K_2. From quadratic properties (Vieta's formulas): K_1 + K_2 = 2 K_1 cdot K_2 = -1 ### Step 2: Calculate Sum of Squares We need the sum of squares of the values of K: K_1^2 + K_2^2 = (K_1 + K_2)^2 - 2K_1K_2 K_1^2 + K_2^2 = (2)^2 - 2(-1) = 4 + 2 = 6 ### Pattern Recognition The functional equation f(x)f(1/x)=f(x)+f(1/x) uniquely forces polynomials to be 1 pm x^n. Remembering this shortcut saves valuable time required to derive the template from general coefficients. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Class 12 Mathematics: Functions

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Q6 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Composition of Functions
If f(x) = frac4x + 36x - 4, x neq frac23 and (fof)(x) = g(x), where g : mathbbR - left\frac23right\ to mathbbR - left\frac23right\, then (gogog)(4) is equal to
  • A. -frac1920
  • B. frac1920
  • C. -4
  • D. 4

Solution

### Core Logic f(x) = frac4x + 36x - 4 Compute g(x) = f(f(x)): g(x) = frac4left(frac4x + 36x - 4right) + 36left(frac4x + 36x - 4right) - 4 = frac16x + 12 + 18x - 1224x + 18 - 24x + 16 = frac34x34 = x ### Step 1: Composition Evaluation Since g(x) = x, g is the identity function. (gogog)(4) = g(g(g(4))) = 4 ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Relations and Functions
Q29 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Equivalence Relations
Let A = \1, 2, 3, 4\ and R = \(1, 2), (2, 3), (1, 4)\ be a relation on A. Let S be the equivalence relation on A such that R subset S and the number of elements in S is n. Then, the minimum value of n is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 16 to 16

Solution

### Core Logic S must be reflexive, symmetric, and transitive, containing (1,2), (2,3), and (1,4). Symmetric property forces (2,1), (3,2), (4,1) in S. Transitive property: (1,2) and (2,3) implies (1,3) in S. Symmetric implies (3,1) in S. (4,1) and (1,2) implies (4,2) in S. Symmetric implies (2,4) in S. (4,1) and (1,3) implies (4,3) in S. Symmetric implies (3,4) in S. ### Step 1: Universal Relation Since 1 is related to 2, 3, 4 and the relation is an equivalence relation (which creates partitions), all elements 1, 2, 3, and 4 must fall into the same single equivalence class. Thus, S must contain all possible ordered pairs in A times A. ### Step 2: Final Count Number of elements in A times A = 4 times 4 = 16. Minimum value of n is 16. ### Pattern Recognition If a relation connects all elements in a set to each other through a chain, its equivalence closure is the universal relation A times A. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Relations and Functions

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