Let f(x) = 17 - 5x be a function defined on R. Then the range of the function f(x) is equal to :
- [ 18, 15 ]
- [ 17, 16 ]
- [ 17, 15 ]
- [ 18, 16 ]
Answer
(4) [ 18, 16 ]
Solution
-1 5x 1
6 7 - 5x 8
∵ for positive numbers, taking reciprocals reverses the inequality
18 17 - 5x 16
Both ends are attained ( 5x = -1 and 5x = 1)
∴ Range of f = [ 18, 16 ]
Answer: (4)