Let f be a function defined by f(x)=2x2−log|x|,x≠0, then
A
f increases on [−12,0]∪[12,∞)
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B
f decreases on (−∞,0]
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C
f increases on (−∞,−12]
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D
f decreases on [12,∞)
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Solution
The correct option is Cf increases on (−∞,−12] Given, f(x)=2x2−log|x| f′(x)=4x−1x=(2x+1)(2x−1)x For f(x) to be increasing, f′(x)>0 ⇒(2x+1)(2x−1)x>0⇒xϵ(−12,0)∪(12,∞) For f(x) to be decreasing, f′(x)<00 ⇒(2x+1)(2x−1)x<0