On which of the following intervals is the function f given by f (x) = x100 + sin x –1 strictly decreasing?
It is given that f (x) = x100 + sin x –1
Then, f’(x) = 100x99 + cosx
In interval (0,1), cos x >0 and 100x99 > 0
⇒ f’(x)>0
Therefore, function f is strictly increasing in interval (0,1).
In interval, cos x < 0 and 100x99 > 0.
Also, 100x99 > cos x
⇒ f’(x) > 0 in
Therefore, function f is strictly increasing in interval .
In interval , cos x < 0 and 100x99 > 0.
Also, 100x99 > cos x
⇒ f’(x) > 0 on
Therefore, function f is strictly increasing in interval .
Hence, function f is strictly decreasing on none of the intervals.