Let [ ] denote the greatest integer function. If the domain of the function f(x)= -1 ( 4x+2[x]3 ) is [ , ], then 12( + ) is equal to :
- 6
- 8
- 9
- 4
Answer
(1) 6
Solution
For -1t to be defined, -1 t 1.
-1 4x+2[x]3 1
-3 4x+2[x] 3
Let x=n+f, where n=[x] Z and 0 f<1.
4x+2[x]=6n+4f, so -3 6n+4f 3, with 0 4f<4.
6n 6n+4f 3 n 0, and 6n+4 > 6n+4f -3 n -1
Case n=0: 0 4f 3 0 x 34
Case n=-1: -6+4f -3 f 34 - 14 x<0
Domain = [- 14, 34 ], i.e. =- 14, = 34
12( + )=12 12=6
Answer: (1)