Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Relations and Functions

Question:

The value of parameter k for which the function $f(x)= 1+kx , k ≠0$ is the inverse of itself is :

Options:

$k=-2$

$k=-1$

$k=1$

$k=2$

Correct Answer:

$k=-1$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $k=-1$

$f(x)= 1+kx$

$f(f(x))=x$

$1+(1+kx)k=x$

$k+k^x+1=x$

$(k^2-1)x+(k+1)=0$

$1(k+1)((k+1)x+1)=0$

$⇒k=-1$