The function $f(x)=\frac{x}{3}+\frac{3}{x}$ is increasing in the interval:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → $(-∞,-3) ∪ (3,∞)$ **
$f(x)=\frac{x}{3}+\frac{3}{x}$
$f'(x)=\frac{1}{3}-\frac{3}{x^2}$
For increasing function: $f'(x)>0$
$\frac{1}{3}-\frac{3}{x^2}>0$
$\frac{1}{3}>\frac{3}{x^2}$
$x^2>9$
$x<-3$ or $x>3$
The function is increasing on $(-\infty,-3)\cup(3,\infty)$.