Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Relations and Functions Q #922
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
5 Marks 2023 LA
Let $f : \mathbb{R} - \left\{ \frac{4}{3} \right\} \to \mathbb{R}$ be a function defined as:$$f(x) = \frac{4x}{3x+4}$$Show that $f$ is a one-one function. Also, check whether $f$ is an onto function or not.

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1. Check for One-One (Injective):

A function $f$ is one-one if $f(x_1) = f(x_2)$ implies $x_1 = x_2$ for all $x_1, x_2$ in the domain of $f$.

Let $x_1, x_2 \in \mathbb{R} - \left\{ \frac{4}{3} \right\}$ such that $f(x_1) = f(x_2)$.

Then, $$\frac{4x_1}{3x_1 + 4} = \frac{4x_2}{3x_2 + 4}$$

Cross-multiplying, we get:

$$4x_1(3x_2 + 4) = 4x_2(3x_1 + 4)$$

$$12x_1x_2 + 16x_1 = 12x_1x_2 + 16x_2$$

$$16x_1 = 16x_2$$

$$x_1 = x_2$$

Since $f(x_1) = f(x_2)$ implies $x_1 = x_2$, the function $f$ is one-one.

2. Check for Onto (Surjective):

A function $f : A \to B$ is onto if for every $y \in B$, there exists an $x \in A$ such that $f(x) = y$.

Let $y \in \mathbb{R}$ be an arbitrary element in the codomain. We want to find $x \in \mathbb{R} - \left\{ \frac{4}{3} \right\}$ such that $f(x) = y$.

$$y = \frac{4x}{3x + 4}$$

$$y(3x + 4) = 4x$$

$$3xy + 4y = 4x$$

$$4x - 3xy = 4y$$

$$x(4 - 3y) = 4y$$

$$x = \frac{4y}{4 - 3y}$$

For $x$ to be defined, $4 - 3y \neq 0$, which means $y \neq \frac{4}{3}$.

Thus, for $y = \frac{4}{3}$, there is no $x$ in the domain such that $f(x) = y$.

Therefore, the range of $f$ is $\mathbb{R} - \left\{ \frac{4}{3} \right\}$. Since the range is not equal to the codomain $\mathbb{R}$, the function $f$ is not onto.

Correct Answer: f is one-one but not onto.

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student needs to apply the concepts of one-one and onto functions to a given function to prove whether it satisfies the conditions or not.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question requires understanding the concepts of one-one and onto functions and applying them to a specific function. It involves understanding the underlying principles rather than just recalling facts or following a procedure.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as COMPETENCY. The question assesses the student's ability to apply the concepts of relations and functions to determine if a given function is one-one and onto, which goes beyond rote memorization and tests their understanding and application skills.