Intersection of Functions and Graphs

CMAT 2023 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Medium · Functions

Consider the graph of the function FF defined by F(x)=∣2x∣+4F(x) = |2x| + 4 for all numbers xx. For which of the following functions GG defined for all numbers xx does the graph of GG intersect the graph of FF?

  1. A.

    G(x)=x+3G(x) = x + 3

  2. B.

    G(x)=2x−2G(x) = 2x - 2

  3. C.

    G(x)=2x+3G(x) = 2x + 3

  4. D.

    G(x)=3x−2G(x) = 3x - 2

Answer

D

Explanation

For G(x)=3x−2G(x) = 3x - 2: Case x≥0x \ge 0: F(x)=2x+4F(x) = 2x + 4. Equating 2x+4=3x−2⇒x=62x + 4 = 3x - 2 \Rightarrow x = 6. Since x=6≥0x = 6 \ge 0, this is a valid point of intersection. Thus, G(x)=3x−2G(x) = 3x - 2 intersects F(x)F(x).

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