We are given the function $f(x) = -2x + 3$. We want to find where the reciprocal function, $g(x) = \frac{1}{f(x)} = \frac{1}{-2x+3}$, is increasing.
2025/4/5
1. Problem Description
We are given the function . We want to find where the reciprocal function, , is increasing.
2. Solution Steps
First, we find the derivative of with respect to .
Using the chain rule:
For to be increasing, we need . Since the numerator is 2 (which is positive), we only need to ensure that the denominator is positive.
This holds for all such that .
Therefore, for all .
However, we are given options of , , and . We must consider the behavior of the function.
The original function is a decreasing linear function. The reciprocal function has a vertical asymptote at .
When , , so . As increases towards from the left, approaches 0 from the positive side, so approaches infinity.
When , , so . As increases away from from the right, becomes more negative, so approaches 0 from the negative side.
Thus, the reciprocal function is increasing on the interval and on the interval .
Consider . The function is not defined at , so the interval must be split.
If we consider the options provided, does not imply the function is increasing in that domain. also does not imply increasing. is incorrect because the function is not defined at .
is the broadest answer. However it is not quite correct.
Let's re-examine the question. Is the reciprocal function increasing for ?
We determined the function is increasing on the interval and . Then the reciprocal function is always increasing except at .
3. Final Answer
x < 3