Question:

The interval in which the function $f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 10$ is increasing in

Updated On: May 19, 2024
  • [1, 3]
  • $( - \infty , 1) \cup (3, \infty)$
  • $( - \infty , - 1] \cup [3, \infty)$
  • $( - \infty , 1] \cup [3, \infty)$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

$f\left(x\right)=x^{3}-6x^{2}+9x+10$
$f '\left(x\right)=3x^{2}-12x+9$
$f '\left(x\right)=0$
$3x^{2}-12x+9=0 \quad$(dividing by $3$)
$x^{2}-4x+3=0$
$x^{2}-3x-x+3=0$
$x\left(x-3\right)-1\left(x-3\right)=0$
$x=3, 1$
$(-\infty, 1 ] \cup[3,\infty)$
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Concepts Used:

Increasing and Decreasing Functions

Increasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be increasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y, 

⇒ f(x) ≤ f(y)

Decreasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be decreasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y,

⇒ f(x) ≥ f(y)

Strictly Increasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be strictly increasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y,

⇒ f(x) < f(y)

Strictly Decreasing Function:

On an interval I, a function f(x) is said to be strictly decreasing, if for any two numbers x and y in I such that x < y,

⇒ f(x) > f(y)

Graphical Representation of Increasing and Decreasing Functions