Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

For k∈Rk\in\mathbb R, define fk:R→Rf_k:\mathbb R\rightarrow\mathbb R by fk(x)=kx2+(k−2)x+1f_k(x)=kx^{2}+(k-2)x+1. For which value(s) of kk is fkf_k injective on R\mathbb R? a) All k>0k>0 b) Only k=0k=0 c) 4−23<k<4+234-2\sqrt{3}<k<4+2\sqrt{3} d) Only k=2k=2

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