In what interval is the function f : x -> 2x - x\(^2\) increasing?

FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2020

In what interval is the function f : x -> 2x - x\(^2\) increasing?

  • A. x = 1
  • B. x< 1
  • C. x > 1
  • D. 0< x< 1

Correct Answer: C. x > 1

Explanation

2x - x\(^2\) > 0

0 > x\(^2\) - 2x

x\(^2\) - 2x < 0

x(x - 2) < 0

x > 1



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