Find the intervals in which the function f given by
is (i) strictly increasing (ii) strictly decreasing.
(i) It is given that f(x) =
Now, if f’(x) =0
⇒ cos x = 0 or cosx = 4
But, cosx = 4 is not possible
Therefore, cosx =0
⇒ x =
Now, x = divides (0,2π) into three disjoints intervals
In the intervals and, f’(x)>0
Therefore, f(x) is increasing for 0< x < and < x < 2π.
In interval, f’(x)<0
Therefore, f(x) is decreasing for < x < .