For which values of a, f(x)= a(x+sinx) is an increasing function ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → $a\in [0, ∞)$
$f(x)= a(x+\sin x)$
$f'(x)=a(1+\cos x)$ (always ≥ 0)
as $\cos x∈[-1,1]$
$⇒1+\cos x∈[0,2]$
$⇒a∈[0,∞)$ for $f'(x)≥ 0$