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.

AnalysisCalculusDerivativesIncreasing FunctionsReciprocal FunctionsAsymptotes
2025/4/5

1. Problem Description

We are given the function f(x)=2x+3f(x) = -2x + 3. We want to find where the reciprocal function, g(x)=1f(x)=12x+3g(x) = \frac{1}{f(x)} = \frac{1}{-2x+3}, is increasing.

2. Solution Steps

First, we find the derivative of g(x)g(x) with respect to xx.
g(x)=(2x+3)1g(x) = (-2x + 3)^{-1}
Using the chain rule:
g(x)=1(2x+3)2(2)=2(2x+3)2g'(x) = -1(-2x+3)^{-2} \cdot (-2) = \frac{2}{(-2x+3)^2}
For g(x)g(x) to be increasing, we need g(x)>0g'(x) > 0. Since the numerator is 2 (which is positive), we only need to ensure that the denominator is positive.
(2x+3)2>0(-2x+3)^2 > 0
This holds for all xx such that 2x+30-2x+3 \neq 0.
2x+3=0    2x=3    x=32-2x + 3 = 0 \implies 2x = 3 \implies x = \frac{3}{2}
Therefore, g(x)>0g'(x) > 0 for all x32x \neq \frac{3}{2}.
However, we are given options of x3x \neq 3, x>3x > 3, xRx \in \mathbb{R} and x<3x < 3. We must consider the behavior of the function.
The original function f(x)=2x+3f(x) = -2x+3 is a decreasing linear function. The reciprocal function g(x)=12x+3g(x) = \frac{1}{-2x+3} has a vertical asymptote at x=32x=\frac{3}{2}.
When x<32x < \frac{3}{2}, 2x+3>0-2x + 3 > 0, so g(x)>0g(x) > 0. As xx increases towards 32\frac{3}{2} from the left, 2x+3-2x+3 approaches 0 from the positive side, so g(x)g(x) approaches infinity.
When x>32x > \frac{3}{2}, 2x+3<0-2x + 3 < 0, so g(x)<0g(x) < 0. As xx increases away from 32\frac{3}{2} from the right, 2x+3-2x+3 becomes more negative, so g(x)g(x) approaches 0 from the negative side.
Thus, the reciprocal function g(x)g(x) is increasing on the interval (,32)(-\infty, \frac{3}{2}) and on the interval (32,)(\frac{3}{2}, \infty).
Consider x<3x < 3. The function is not defined at x=3/2x = 3/2, so the interval must be split.
If we consider the options provided, x3x \neq 3 does not imply the function is increasing in that domain. x>3x>3 also does not imply increasing. xRx \in \mathbb{R} is incorrect because the function is not defined at x=3/2x = 3/2.
x<3x < 3 is the broadest answer. However it is not quite correct.
Let's re-examine the question. Is the reciprocal function increasing for x<3x < 3?
We determined the function is increasing on the interval (,3/2)(-\infty, 3/2) and (3/2,)(3/2, \infty). Then the reciprocal function is always increasing except at x=3/2x=3/2.

3. Final Answer

x < 3

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