Let f: [2, ∞) → R be a function defined by f(x) = x2 - 4x + 5. The range of f is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Given that, f(x) = x2 - 4x + 5
Let (f(x)) = y
$y = x^2-4x+5⇒y=x^2-4x+4+1$
$y=(x-2)^2+1$
$y-1=(x-2)^2⇒(x-2)^2=y-1$
$x-2=\sqrt{y-1}⇒x=2+\sqrt{y-1}$
Now, if f is real valued function then.
$⇒ y-1≥0$
$⇒ y≥1$
The range of f is [1, ∞).