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Prove that the function given by f (x) = x3 – 3x2 + 3x – 100 is increasing in R.

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Prove that the function given by f (x) = x3 – 3x2 + 3x – 100 is increasing in R.

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It is known that- f (x) = x3 - 3x2 + 3x - 100

`therefore` f'(x) = 3x2 - 6x + 3

= 3 (x2 - 2x + 1)

= 3 (x - 1)2 ≥ 0 for all `x in R`

= 3(x - 1)2 > 0

∀ x ∈ R, f''(x) = positive

Hence, the function f is increasing.

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Chapter 6: Application of Derivatives - Exercise 6.2 [Page 206]

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NCERT Mathematics Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12
Chapter 6 Application of Derivatives
Exercise 6.2 | Q 18 | Page 206

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