Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be defined by $f(x)=\frac{x^{2}-3 x-6}{x^{2}+2 x+4}$. Then which of the following statements is(are) TRUE?
- $f$ is decreasing in the interval $(-2,-1)$
- $f$ is increasing in the interval $(1,2)$
- $f$ is onto
- Range of $f$ is $\left[-\frac{3}{2}, 2\right]$
The Correct Option is A, B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Given Function
The given function is \( f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 3x - 6}{x^2 + 2x + 4} \), and we need to determine whether the function is increasing or decreasing in the specified intervals.
Step 2: First Derivative Calculation
To determine whether \( f(x) \) is increasing or decreasing in a given interval, we need to find the first derivative \( f'(x) \). Using the quotient rule for differentiation, we have:
\[
f'(x) = \frac{(x^2 + 2x + 4)(2x - 3) - (x^2 - 3x - 6)(2x + 2)}{(x^2 + 2x + 4)^2}
\]
Let's simplify the numerator:
\[
\text{Numerator} = (x^2 + 2x + 4)(2x - 3) - (x^2 - 3x - 6)(2x + 2)
\]
Expanding both terms:
\[
(x^2 + 2x + 4)(2x - 3) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x^2 - 6x + 8x - 12 = 2x^3 + x^2 + 2x - 12
\]
\[
(x^2 - 3x - 6)(2x + 2) = 2x^3 + 2x^2 - 6x^2 - 6x - 12x - 12 = 2x^3 - 4x^2 - 18x - 12
\]
Subtracting the two expressions:
\[
\text{Numerator} = (2x^3 + x^2 + 2x - 12) - (2x^3 - 4x^2 - 18x - 12) = 5x^2 + 20x
\]
Thus, the derivative becomes:
\[
f'(x) = \frac{5x^2 + 20x}{(x^2 + 2x + 4)^2}
\]
Step 3: Analyze the Sign of the Derivative
To determine whether the function is increasing or decreasing in an interval, we need to analyze the sign of \( f'(x) \). The denominator \( (x^2 + 2x + 4)^2 \) is always positive since the quadratic \( x^2 + 2x + 4 \) has no real roots and is always positive for all \( x \). Therefore, the sign of \( f'(x) \) depends on the numerator \( 5x^2 + 20x \), which can be factored as:
\[
f'(x) = \frac{5x(x + 4)}{(x^2 + 2x + 4)^2}
\]
The critical points are the values of \( x \) where \( f'(x) = 0 \), which occur when \( x = 0 \) or \( x = -4 \).
Step 4: Interval Analysis for Statement A
We are asked to check if \( f(x) \) is decreasing in the interval \( (-2, -1) \). To do this, we need to check the sign of \( f'(x) \) in this interval. Since the critical points are \( x = -4 \) and \( x = 0 \), we evaluate the sign of \( f'(x) \) in the interval \( (-2, -1) \). Choosing a test point, say \( x = -1.5 \), we find:
\[
f'(-1.5) = \frac{5(-1.5)(-1.5 + 4)}{( (-1.5)^2 + 2(-1.5) + 4 )^2}
\]
Simplifying:
\[
f'(-1.5) = \frac{5(-1.5)(2.5)}{(2.25 - 3 + 4)^2} = \frac{-18.75}{(3.25)^2} < 0
\]
Since \( f'(-1.5) < 0 \), the function is decreasing in the interval \( (-2, -1) \). Hence, statement (A) is true.
Step 5: Interval Analysis for Statement B
We are asked to check if \( f(x) \) is increasing in the interval \( (1, 2) \). Again, we check the sign of \( f'(x) \) in this interval. The critical points \( x = -4 \) and \( x = 0 \) are not in this interval, so we check the sign of \( f'(x) \) for \( x = 1.5 \):
\[
f'(1.5) = \frac{5(1.5)(1.5 + 4)}{( (1.5)^2 + 2(1.5) + 4 )^2}
\]
Simplifying:
\[
f'(1.5) = \frac{5(1.5)(5.5)}{(2.25 + 3 + 4)^2} = \frac{41.25}{9.25^2} > 0
\]
Since \( f'(1.5) > 0 \), the function is increasing in the interval \( (1, 2) \). Hence, statement (B) is true.
Final Answer:
Both statements (A) and (B) are correct:
- (A) \( f(x) \) is decreasing in the interval \( (-2, -1) \).
- (B) \( f(x) \) is increasing in the interval \( (1, 2) \).
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