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NCERT Class 12 · Ch 1 Exercise 1.2 · Q4

NCERT Class 12 Maths · Chapter 1 Relations And Functions · Exercise 1.2 Question 4

Prove that f:ℝ→ℝ, f(x)=|x|, is neither one-one nor onto.

💡 Concept Hints

  1. Compare opposite inputs and determine whether negative outputs are possible.
  2. Separate the one-one and onto claims. For onto, ensure each inverse candidate lies in the allowed domain.

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: Neither injective nor surjective.
  1. f(1)=f(−1)=1 with distinct inputs, so f is not injective.
  2. For every x, |x|≥0. Conversely any y≥0 is reached by x=y, so the range is [0,∞).
  3. The negative number −1 in the codomain ℝ is not reached, so f is not onto.

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