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The function f (x) = tanx – x

A. always increases
B. always decreases
C. never increases
D. sometimes increases and sometimes decreases.

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Given f (x) = tanx – x

Applying the first derivative we get

Applying the derivative,

⇒ f' (x)=sec2x-1

As square of any number is always positive,

So f’(x)>0 ∀ x∈R

Hence tan x –x is always increases.

So the correct option is option A.

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