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Access Revision Notes For Class 11 Maths Chapter 2 Relations and Functions

1. Introduction:

  • In this chapter, we'll learn how to link pairs of objects from two sets to form a relation between them. 

  • We'll see how a relation can be classified as a function. 

  • Finally, we'll look at several types of functions, as well as some standard functions.

2. Relations:

2.1 Cartesian Product of Sets

Definition:

  • Given two non-empty sets  $ P $  and  $ Q $  . 

  • The Cartesian product  $ P\times Q $  is the set of all ordered pairs of elements from  $ P $  and  $ Q $  that is

  • \[\text{P }\!\!\times\!\!\text{ Q =  }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{p, q} \right)\text{ ; p}\in \text{P ; q}\in \text{Q }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\]


2.2 Relation:

2.2.1 Definition: 

  • Let  $ A $  and  $ B $  be two non-empty sets. 

  • Then any subset ‘\[\text{R}\]’ of \[\text{A }\!\!\times\!\!\text{ B}\] is a relation from  $ A $ and  $ B $ . 

  • If\[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in ~\text{R}\] , then we can write it as a  $ \text{R b} $  which is read as  $ \text{a} $  is related to \[\text{b}\]  ‘by the relation \[\text{R}\]’, ‘ $ \text{b} $ ’ is also called image of ‘ $ \text{a} $ ’ under $ \text{R} $ .


2.2.2 Domain and Range of a Relation: 

  • If  $ \text{R} $  is a relation from  $ A $  to  $ B $ , then the set of first elements in  $ \text{R} $  is known as domain & the set of second elements in  $ \text{R} $  is called range of  $ \text{R} $  symbolically.

  • Domain of \[\text{R =  }\!\!\{\!\!\text{  x:}\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] 

  • Range of \[\text{R =  }\!\!\{\!\!\text{  y:}\left( \text{x, y} \right)\in \text{R }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] 

  • The set  $ B $  is considered as co-domain of relation  $ \text{R} $ . 

  • Note that,

$ \text{range }\!\!~\!\!\text{ }\subset \text{co-domain} $ 

Note : 

Total number of relations that can be defined from a set  $ A $  to a set  $ B $   is the number of possible subsets of \[\text{A }\!\!\times\!\!\text{ B}\]. 

If  \[\text{n}\left( \text{A} \right)\text{ = p}\] and \[\text{n}\left( \text{B} \right)\text{ = q}\], then 

$\text{n}\left( \text{A }\times \text{ B} \right)\text{ = pq }~\text{and}$ total  number of relations is  $ {{\text{2}}^{\text{pq}}} $  .

2.2.3 Inverse of a Relation: 

  • Let  $ \text{A, B} $   be two sets and let  $ \text{R} $  be a relation from a set  $ A $  to set  $ B $ . Then the inverse of  $ \text{R} $ denoted as  $ {{\text{R}}^{\text{-1}}} $ , is a relation from  $ B $  to  $ A $   and is defined by

\[{{\text{R}}^{\text{--1}}}\text{ =  }\!\!\{\!\!\text{ }\left( \text{b, a} \right)\text{:}\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in \text{R }\!\!\}\!\!\text{ }\] 

  • Clearly 

\[\left( \text{a, b} \right)\in \text{R}\Leftrightarrow \left( \text{b, a} \right)\in {{\text{R}}^{\text{--1}}}\] 

  • Also, 

$ \text{Dom}\left( \text{R} \right)\text{ = Range(}{{\text{R}}^{\text{--1}}}\text{)  }\!\!~\!\!\text{ and}$

$\text{Range}\left( \text{R} \right)\text{ = Dom(}{{\text{R}}^{\text{--1}}}\text{)}$


3. Functions:

3.1 Definition: 

A relation ‘ $ \text{f} $ ’ from a set  $ A $  to set  $ B $  is said to be a function if every element of set  $ A $  has one and only one image in set  $ B $ .


Notations:


Notations


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Notations 2


Notations 2


Notations 3



Notations 3


3.2 Domain, Co-domain and Range of a function:

Domain:

The domain is believed to be the biggest set of  $ \text{x -} $  values for which the formula provides real  $ \text{y -} $  values when \[\text{y = f}\left( \text{x} \right)\]  is defined using a formula and the domain is not indicated explicitly.

The domain of   $ y=f(x) $  is the set of all real  $ x $  for which  $ f(x) $   is defined (real).


Rules for finding Domain:

1. Even roots (square root, fourth root, etc.) should have non–negative expressions.

2. Denominator  $ \ne 0 $  

3. \[\text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{x}\] is defined when \[\text{x  0, a  0}\] and \[\text{a}\ne 1\] 

4. If domain \[\text{y = f(x)}\] and \[\text{y = g(x)}\] are  $ {{D}_{1}} $  and  $ {{D}_{2}} $  respectively then the domain of  $ f(x)\pm g(x) $  or  $ f(x).g(x) $  is  $ {{D}_{1}}\cap {{D}_{2}} $ . 

While domain of   $ \dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)} $  is  $ {{D}_{1}}\cap {{D}_{2}}-\left\{ x:g(x)=0 \right\} $  


Range: 

The set of all  $ \text{f -} $  images of elements of  $ A $  is known as the range of   $ f $  and can be denoted as  $ f(A) $ .

$ \text{Range}=f(A)=\left\{ f(x):x\in A \right\} $  

$ \text{f(A)}\subseteq \text{B} $  {Range \[\subseteq \]Co-domain}


Rule for Finding Range: 

First of all find the domain of  $ y=f(x) $ 

i. If domain  $ \in  $  finite number of points  $ \Rightarrow  $  range  $ \in  $  set of corresponding  $ f(x) $  values.

ii. If domain  $ \in R $  or  $ R- $  {Some finite points}

Put  $ y=f(x) $ 

Then express  $ x $   in terms of  $ y $ .From this find  $ y $  for  $ x $  to be defined. (i.e., find the values of  $ y $  for which  $ x $  exists).

iii. If domain  $ \in  $  a finite interval, find the least and greater value for range using monotonicity.

Note:

1. Question of format:

$ \left( y=\dfrac{Q}{Q};y=\dfrac{L}{Q};y=\dfrac{Q}{L} \right)\text{ } $  

$ Q\to  $  Quadratic

$ L\to  $  Linear

Range is found out by cross-multiplying & creating a quadratic in  $ 'x' $   & making \[D\ge 0\text{ }(\text{as }x\in R)\]


2. Questions to determine the range of values in which the given expression  $ y=f(x) $  can be converted into  $ x $   (or some function of   $ x= $   expression in ‘ $ y $ ’ . 

Do this & apply method (ii) .

3. Two functions  $ f $  &  $ g $  are said to be equal if

  1. Domain of  $ f= $   Domain of  $ g $  

  2. Co-domain of  $ f= $ Co-domain of  $ g $  

  3.  $ f(x)=g(x) $   $ \forall x\in  $  Domain


3.3 Kinds of Functions:

Kinds of functions


Kinds of functions


Note:

  • Injective functions are called as one-to-one functions.

  • Surjective functions are also known as onto functions.

  • Bijective functions are also known as (one-to-one) and (onto) functions.


Relations Which Cannot be Categorized as a Function:

Relations which cannot be Categorized as a Function (a)


Relations which cannot be Categorized as a Function (a)


As not all elements of set $ A $  are associated with some elements of set  $ B $  . (Violation of– point  $ (i) $  – definition  $ 2.1 $ )


Relations which cannot be Categorized as a Function (b)


Relations which cannot be Categorized as a Function (b)


An element of set  $ A $  is not associated with a unique element of set  $ B $ , (violation of point  $ (ii) $   definition  $ 2.1 $ )


Methods to check one-one mapping:

1. Theoretically: 

$ f({{x}_{1}})=f({{x}_{2}}) $  

$ \Rightarrow {{x}_{1}}={{x}_{2}} $  

then  $ f(x) $  is one-one.


2. Graphically: 

A function is one-one, if no line parallel to  $ x-axis $  meets the graph of function at more than one point.


3. By Calculus: 

For checking whether  $ f(x) $  is One-One, find whether function is only increasing or only decreasing in their domain. If yes, then function is one-one, that is if  $ f'(x)\ge 0,\forall x\in  $  domain or, if  $ f'(x)\ge 0,\forall x\in  $  domain, then function is one-one.


3.4 Some Standard Real Functions & their Graphs:

3.4.1 Identity Function: 

The function  $ f:R\to R $   defined by 

$y=f\left( x \right)=x\forall x\in R$  is called identity function.


Identity Function



Identity Function


3.4.2 Constant Function: 

The function  $ f:R\to R $  defined by 

\[y=f\left( x \right)=c,\forall x\in R\] 


Constant Function


Constant Function


3.4.3 Modulus Function: 

The function  $ f:R\to R $  defined by 

$f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{cc}x ; & x \geq 0 \\ -x ; & x<0\end{array}\right.$ is called modulus function. It is denoted by 

$ y=f(x)=\left| x \right|$ 


Absolute value function


Absolute value function


It is also known as “Absolute value function”.


Properties of Modulus Function: 

The modulus function has the following properties:

  1. For any real number  $ x $ , we have  $ \sqrt{{{x}^{2}}}=\left| x \right| $ 

  2. $ \left| xy \right|=\left| x \right|\left| y \right| $  

  3. $ \left| x+y \right|\le \left| x \right|+\left| y \right| $    Triangle inequality

  4. $ \left| x-y \right|\ge \left| \left| x \right|-\left| y \right| \right| $    Triangle inequality


 3.4.4 Signum Function:

The function  $ f:R\to R $  define by 

$f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{l}1: x>0 \\ 0: x=0 \\ -1: x<0\end{array}\right.$ is called signum function.

It is usually denoted as  $y=f(x)=\operatorname{sgn}(x) \mid$ 


Signum Function


Signum Function


Note:

$\operatorname{sgn}(x)= \begin{cases}\frac{|x|}{x} ; & x \neq 0 \\ 0 ; & x=0\end{cases}$


3.4.5 Greatest Integer Function: 

The function  $ f:R\to R $  defined as the greatest integer less than or equal to  $ x $  . 

It is usually denoted as \[y=f\left( x \right)=\left[ x \right]\].


Greatest Integer Function


Greatest Integer Function


Properties of Greatest Integer Function: 

If  $ n $  is an integer and  $ x $  is any real number between  $ n $  and   $ n+1 $  , then the greatest integer function has the following properties:

  1.  $ \left[ -n \right]=-\left[ n \right] $  

  2.  $ \left[ x+n \right]=\left[ x \right]+n $  

  3.  $ \left[ -x \right]=\left[ x \right]-1 $  

  4. $[x]+[-x]=\left\{\begin{array}{l}-1, \text { if } x \notin I \\ 0, \text { if } x \in I\end{array}\right.$

Note:

Fractional part of  $ x $ , denoted by  $ \left\{ x \right\} $  is given by \[x\left[ x \right]\] , Hence

$\{x\}=x-[x]=\left\{\begin{array}{cc}x-1 ; & 1 \leq x<2 \\ x & 0 \leq x \leq 1 \\ x+1 & -1 \leq x<0\end{array}\right.$


3.4.6  Exponential Function:

\[f(x)={{a}^{x}}\], 

\[a > 0,a\ne 1\] 

Domain:  $ x\in R $  

Range:  $ f(x)\in \left( 0,\infty  \right) $  


Exponential Function a


Exponential Function a


Exponential Function b


Exponential Function b


3.4.7  Logarithm Function:

$ f(x)={{\log }_{a}}x $  ,

$ a > 0,a\ne 1 $  

Domain: $ x\in \left( 0,\infty  \right) $  

Range: $ y\in R $  


Logarithm Function (a)


Logarithm Function (a)


Logarithm Function (b)


Logarithm Function (b)


a) The Principal Properties of Logarithms:

Let  $ M $  and  $ N $  be the arbitrary positive numbers,\[\text{a  0, a}\ne 1\text{, b  0, b}\ne 1\] 

  1. $ {{\log }_{b}}a=a\text{      }\Rightarrow a={{b}^{c}} $  

  2. $ {{\log }_{a}}\left( M.N \right)={{\log }_{a}}M+{{\log }_{a}}N $  

  3. $ {{\log }_{a}}\left( \dfrac{M}{N} \right)={{\log }_{a}}M-{{\log }_{a}}N $  

  4. $ {{\log }_{a}}{{M}^{N}}=N{{\log }_{a}}M $  

  5. \[{{\log }_{b}}a=\dfrac{{{\log }_{c}}a}{{{\log }_{c}}b},c > 0,c\ne 1\] 

  6. $\begin{equation} a^{\log _{c} b}=b^{\log _{c} a}, a, b, c>0, c \neq 1\end{equation}$

Note:

  • $ \text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{a = 1} $  

  • $ \text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{b}}}\text{a }\text{. lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{c}}}\text{b }\text{. lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{c = 1} $  

  • $ \text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{1 = 0} $  

  • $ {{\text{e}}^{\text{xlna}}}\text{ = }{{\text{e}}^{\text{xln}{{\text{a}}^{\text{x}}}}}\text{ = }{{\text{a}}^{\text{x}}} $  


b) Properties of Monotonicity of Logarithm:

  1. If \[\text{a   1, lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{x  lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{y       }\Rightarrow 0 < x < \text{y}\] 

  2. If  $ \text{0  a  1, lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{x  lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{y   }\Rightarrow \text{x  y  0} $  

  3. If  $ \text{a  1} $  then  $ \text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{x  p     }\Rightarrow \text{0  x  }{{\text{a}}^{\text{p}}} $  

  4. If  $ \text{a  1} $  then  $ \text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{x  p     }\Rightarrow \text{x  }{{\text{a}}^{\text{p}}} $  

  5. If  $ \text{0  a  1} $  then  $ \text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{x  p      }\Rightarrow \text{x  }{{\text{a}}^{\text{p}}} $  

  6. If  $ \text{0  a  1} $  then  $ \text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{\text{a}}}\text{x  p     }\Rightarrow \text{0  x  }{{\text{a}}^{\text{p}}} $  

Note:

  • The logarithm is positive if the exponent and base are on the same side of unity.

  • The logarithm is negative if the exponent and base are on opposite sides of unity.


4. Algebra of Real Function:

We'll learn how to add two real functions, remove one from another, multiply a real function by a scalar (a scalar is a real integer), multiply two real functions, and divide one real function by another in this part.


 4.1 Addition of Two Real Functions:

Let  $ f:X\to R $  and  $ g:X\to R $  by any two real functions, where  $ x\subset R $ . Then, we define  $ \left( f+g \right):X\to R $  by 

$ \left( f+g \right)\left( x \right)=f\left( x \right)+g\left( x \right) $  for all  $ x\in X $ .


4.2 Subtraction of a Real Function from another:

Let  $ f:X\to R $ be any two any two real functions, where  $ x\subset R $ .

Then, we define  $ \left( f-g \right):X\to R $  by 

$ \left( f-g \right)\left( x \right)=f\left( x \right)-g\left( x \right) $  for all  $ x\in X $ .


4.3 Multiplication by a Scalar:

Let  $ f:X\to R $  be a real valued function and  $ \alpha  $  be a scalar. 

Here by scalar, we mean a real number. 

Then the product  $ \alpha f $  is a function from  $ X $  to  $ R $  defined as  $ \left( \alpha f \right)\left( x \right)=\alpha f\left( x \right),x\in X $ .


4.4 Multiplication of Two Real Functions:

The product (or multiplication) of two real functions  $ f:X\to R $ and  $ g:X\to R $ is a function  $ fg:X\to R $  defined as

$ \left( fg \right)\left( x \right)=f\left( x \right)g\left( x \right) $  for all  $ x\in X $ .

This is also known as pointwise multiplication.


4.5 Quotient of Two Real Functions:

Let  $ f $  and  $ g $  be two real functions defined from  $ X\to R $  where  $ X\subset R $ . 

The quotient of  $ f $  by  $ g $  denoted by  $ \dfrac{f}{g} $  a is a function defined as  $ \left( \dfrac{f}{g} \right)\left( x \right)=\dfrac{f\left( x \right)}{g\left( x \right)} $  , 

Provided   $ g\left( x \right)\ne 0,x\in X $ .


 4.6 Even and Odd Functions

  • Even Function: 

i. \[f\left( -x \right)=f\left( x \right),\forall x\in \] Domain

ii. The graph of an even function  $ y=f\left( x \right) $  is symmetric about the  $ y- $  axis, that is  $ \left( x,y \right) $  lies on the graph  $ \Leftrightarrow \left( -x,y \right) $  lies on the graph.


Even Function


Even Function


  • Odd Function: 

i. $ f\left( x \right)=-f\left( x \right),\forall x\in  $  Domain

ii. The graph of an odd function  $ y=f\left( x \right) $ is symmetric about origin that is if point  $ \left( x,y \right) $  is on the graph of an odd function, then  $ \left( -x,-y \right) $  will also lie on the graph.


Odd Function


Odd Function


5. Periodic Function

  • Definition: 

A function  $ f(x) $ is said to be periodic function, if there exists a positive real number  $ T $  , such that 

$ f\left( x+T \right)=f\left( x \right),\forall x\in R $  

Then,  $ f(x) $ is a periodic function where least positive value of T is called fundamental period. 

  • Graphically: 

The function is said to be periodic if the graph repeats at a set interval, and its period is the width of that interval.


Some Standard Results on Periodic Functions:


Functions

Periods

$ i $

$ \text{si}{{\text{n}}^{\text{n}}}\text{x, co}{{\text{s}}^{\text{n}}}\text{x, se}{{\text{c}}^{\text{n}}}\text{x, cose}{{\text{c}}^{\text{n}}}\text{x} $ 

$ \pi  $  ; if  $ n $  is even

$ 2\pi  $  ;(if  $ n $ is odd or fraction)

$ ii $ 

$ \text{ta}{{\text{n}}^{\text{n}}}\text{x, co}{{\text{t}}^{\text{n}}}\text{x} $ 

$ \pi  $  ;  $ n $ is even or odd

$ iii $ 

$|\sin x|,|\cos x|,|\tan x|$

$|\cot x|,|\sec x|,|\operatorname{cosec} x|$

$ \pi  $ 

$ iv $ 

$ x-\left[ x \right],\left[ . \right] $  represents greatest integer function

$ 1 $ 

$ v $ 

Algebraic functions for example $ \sqrt{\text{x}}\text{, }{{\text{x}}^{\text{2}}}\text{, }{{\text{x}}^{\text{3}}}\text{+5, }..... $  etc.

Period does not exist


Properties of Periodic Function:

i. If  $ f\left( x \right) $  is periodic with period  $ T $ , then

  1. $ c.f\left( x \right) $  is periodic with period  $ T $  

  2. $ f\left( x\pm c \right) $  is periodic with period  $ T $  

  3. $ f\left( x \right)\pm c $  is periodic with period  $ T $  

Where  $ c $  is any constant

ii. If  $ f\left( x \right) $  is periodic with period   $ T $ , then

$ kf\left( cx+d \right) $  has period  $ \dfrac{T}{\left| c \right|} $  

That is Period can be only affected by coefficient of  $ x $  where \[\text{k, c, d}~\in \] constant.

iii. If   $ {{f}_{1}}\left( x \right),{{f}_{2}}\left( x \right) $  are periodic functions with periods  $ {{T}_{1}},{{T}_{2}} $  respectively, 

Then we have,

$ h\left( x \right)=a{{f}_{1}}\left( x \right)\pm b{{f}_{2}}\left( x \right) $  has period as, \[\text{LCM}\] of  $ \left\{ {{T}_{1}},{{T}_{2}} \right\} $  

Note:

  1. LCM of  $ \left( \dfrac{a}{b},\dfrac{c}{d},\dfrac{e}{f} \right)=\dfrac{LCM\text{ of }(a,c,e)\text{ }}{HCF\text{ of }(b,d,f)} $  

  2. \[\text{LCM}\] of rational and rational always exists. 

\[\text{LCM}\] of irrational and irrational sometime exists. 

But \[\text{LCM}\] of rational and irrational never exists.

For example, \[\text{LCM}\] of  $ \left( \text{2 }\!\!\pi\!\!\text{ , 1, 6 }\!\!\pi\!\!\text{ } \right) $  is not possible because  $ \text{2 }\!\!\pi\!\!\text{ , 6 }\!\!\pi\!\!\text{ }\in  $  irrational and  $ 1\in  $  rational.


Relations and Functions Class 11 Notes Maths - Basic Subjective Questions

Section–A (1 Mark Questions)

1. If $f(x)=x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}$, then $f(x)+f\left ( \frac{1}{x} \right )$ is equal to ______.

Ans. Since $f(x)=x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}$

$f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)=\frac{1}{x^3}-\frac{1}{\frac{1}{x^3}}=\frac{1}{x^3}-x^3$

Hence $f(x)+f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)=x^3-\frac{1}{x^3}+\frac{1}{x^3}-x^3=0$.


2. Find the domain of real function f defined by $f(x)=\sqrt{x-1}$.

Ans. Given that: $f(x)=\sqrt{x-1}$

$f(x)$ is defined if $x-1 \geq 0 \Rightarrow x \geq 1$

$\therefore$ Domain of $f(x)=[1, \infty)$


3. Let n (A) = m and n (B) = n, then the total number of non-empty relations that can be defined from A to B is equal to______.

Ans. Given that: $n(\mathrm{~A})=\mathrm{m}$ and $n(\mathrm{~B})=\mathrm{n}$

$\therefore n(\mathrm{~A} \times \mathrm{B})=n(\mathrm{~A}) n(\mathrm{~B})=m n$

So, the total number of relations from $A$ to $B$ $=2^{\text {min }}$.

Thus, the total number of non-empty relations from $\mathrm{A}$ to $\mathrm{B}=2^{m a}-1$.


4. The Cartesian product of A = {1, 2} and B = {3, 4} is equal to ______.

Ans. Given that: $A=\{1,2\}, B=\{3,4\}$

Therefore, $A \times B=\{(1,3),(1,4),(2,3),(2,4)\}$.


5. The function $f(x)=x+1$ and $g(x)=2x-1$. The value $\left ( \frac{f}{g} \right )(x)$ is ______.

Ans. $\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x)=\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}=\frac{x+1}{2 x-1}$.

Where, $x \neq \frac{1}{2}$


Section–B (2 Marks Questions)

6. Find the Domain of the function $f(x)=log(7x+3)$.

Ans. Function $f(x)$ is defined if $7 x+3>0$

$$ \begin{aligned} & \Rightarrow 7 x+3>0 \\ & \Rightarrow 7 x>-3 \\ & \Rightarrow x>-\frac{3}{7} \end{aligned} $$

Hence, domain $\left(-\frac{3}{7}, \infty\right)$.


7. If $y=f(x)=\frac{(ax-b)}{bx-a}$, show that x=f(y).

Ans. Given:

$$ \begin{gathered} y=f(x)=\frac{(a x-b)}{(b x-a)} \\ \Rightarrow f(y)=\frac{(a y-b)}{(b y-a)} \end{gathered} $$

Let us prove that $x=f(y)$

We have, $y=\frac{(a x-b)}{(b x-a)}$

By cross-multiplying,

$$ \begin{aligned} & y(b x-a)=a x-b \\ & b x y-a y=a x-b \\ & b x y-a x=a y-b \\ & x(b y-a)=a y-b \\ & x=\frac{(a y-b)}{(b y-a)}=f(y) \\ & \therefore x=f(y) \end{aligned} $$

Hence proved.


8. Find x and y if:

(i) (4x+3,y)=(3x+5-2)

(ii) (x-y,x+y) = (6,10)

Ans. 

(i) Since $(4 x+3, y)=(3 x+5,-2)$, so

$ \begin{aligned} & 4 x+3=3 x+5 \quad \text { and } y=-2 \\ & \Rightarrow x=2 \text { and } y=-2 \end{aligned} $

(ii) $x-y=6 ; x+y=10$

$\begin{aligned} & \therefore 2 x=16 \Rightarrow x=8 \\ & \therefore y=2 . \end{aligned}$


9. If f is a real function defined by $f(x)=\frac{x-1}{x+1}$ then prove that: $f(2x)=\frac{3f(x)+1}{f(x)+3}$.

Ans. We have, $f(x)=\frac{x-1}{x+1}$

$ \Rightarrow \frac{f(x)+1}{f(x)-1}=\frac{x-1+x+1}{x-1-x-1} $

[Applying componendo and dividendo]

$ \Rightarrow x=\frac{f(x)+1}{1-f(x)} $

Now, $f(2 x)=\frac{2 x-1}{2 x+1}$

$ \begin{aligned} & \Rightarrow f(2 x)=\frac{2\left\{\frac{f(x)+1}{1-f(x)}\right\}-1}{2\left\{\frac{f(x)+1}{1-f(x)}\right\}+1} \\ & \Rightarrow f(2 x)=\frac{2 f(x)+2-1+f(x)}{2 f(x)+2+1-f(x)} \\ & \Rightarrow f(2 x)=\frac{3 f(x)+1}{f(x)+3} \end{aligned} $

Hence proved.


10. If A={1,2,3}, B {3,4} and C={4,5,6}, find.

(i) $A\times(B\cap C)$

(ii) $(A\times B)\cap (A\times C)$ 

(iii) (A\times B)\cup (A\times C) 

Ans. $A=\{1,2,3\}, B=\{3,4\}$ and $C=\{4,5,6\}$

(i) $(B \cap C)=\{4\}$

$ \begin{aligned} A \times(B \cap C) & =\{1,2,3\} \times\{4\} \\ & =\{(1,4),(2,4),(3,4)\} \end{aligned} $

\begin{aligned} & \text { (ii) }(A \times B)=\{1,2,3\} \times\{3,4\} \\ &=\{(1,3),(1,4),(2,3),(2,4),(3,3),(3,4)\} \\ &(A \times C)=\{1,2,3\} \times\{4,5,6\} \\ &=\{(1,4),(1,5),(1,6),(2,4),(2,5),(2,6),(3,4), \\ &(3,5),(3,6)\} \\ &(A \times B) \cap(A \times C)=\{(1,4),(2,4),(3,4)\} \\\end{aligned}


11. Let $f(x)=\sqrt{x}$ and $g(x)=x$  be two functions defined in the domain $R^{+}\cup \left \{ 0 \right \}$. Find-

(i)  $(f+g)(x)$

(ii) $(f-g)(x)$

(iii) $(f.g)(x)$

(iv) $\left ( \frac{f}{f} \right )(x)$ 

Ans. Given that: $f(x)=\sqrt{x}$ and $g(x)=x$ be two functions defined in the domain $R^{+} \cup\{0\}$.

i) $(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)=\sqrt{x}+x$

ii) $(f-g)(x)=f(x)-g(x)=\sqrt{x}-x$

iii) $(f \cdot g)(x)=f(x) \cdot g(x)=\sqrt{x} \cdot x=x^{3 / 2}$

iv) $\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x)=\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}=\frac{\sqrt{x}}{x}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$ for all $x>0$.


12. Given $R=\left \{ (x,y):x,y\epsilon W,x^{2}+y^{2}\right \}=25$ Find the domain and range of R.

Ans. We have, $R=\left \{ (x,y):x,y\epsilon W,x^{2}+y^{2}\right \}=25$

R= {(0,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,0)}

Domain of R= Set of first element of ordered pairs in R={0,3,4,5}

Range of R= Set of second element of ordered pairs in R={5,4,3,0}.


13. If P = {x: x < 3, x$\epsilon$ N}, Q = {x: x < 2, x $\epsilon$ W}. Find        (P $\cup$Q) \times (P $\cap$ Q) where W is the set of whole numbers.

Ans. Given that: P = {x: x < 3, x$\epsilon$ N}

$\Rightarrow$ P = {1,2}

Q = {x:x<2, x $\epsilon$ W}

$\Rightarrow$ Q= {0,1}

Now, 

Now, (P$\cup$Q) = {0, 1, 2} and (P$\cap$Q) = {1}

$\therefore$ (P$\cup$Q) $\times$ (P$\cap$Q) = {(0, 1), (1, 1), (2, 1)}.


Important Formulas of Class 11 Maths Chapter 2 Relations and Functions You Shouldn’t Miss!

Here are the important formulas for Class 11 Maths Chapter 2 "Relations and Functions" that you shouldn’t miss:


1. Definition of a Relation:

A relation $ R $ from set $ A $ to set $ B $ is a subset of $ A \times B $, i.e., $ R \subseteq A \times B $.


2. Domain and Range:

  • Domain: The set of all first elements of ordered pairs in the relation.

  • Range: The set of all second elements of ordered pairs in the relation.


3. Types of Functions:

  • One-to-One Function (Injective): $ f(x_1) = f(x_2) \implies x_1 = x_2 $.

  • Onto Function (Surjective): Every element in the codomain is mapped by some element in the domain.

  • One-to-One Correspondence (Bijective): The function is both one-to-one and onto.


4. Function Composition:

Composition of Functions: If $ f: A \to B $ and $ g: B \to C $, then $ (g \circ f)(x) = g(f(x)) $.


5. Inverse of a Function:

Inverse Function: If $ f: A \to B $ is a bijective function, its inverse $ f^{-1} $ satisfies $ f(f^{-1}(y)) = y $ and $ f^{-1}(f(x)) = x $.


6. Types of Functions:

  • Identity Function: $ f(x) = x $.

  • Constant Function: $ f(x) = c $, where $ c $ is a constant.

  • Linear Function: $ f(x) = ax + b $, where $ a $ and $ b $ are constants.


7. Equivalence Relations:

A relation $ R $ on a set $ A $ is an equivalence relation if it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.


8. Function Notation:

  • Function Value: $ f(a) $ denotes the value of function $ f $ at $ a $.

  • Domain and Range Notation: $ \text{Domain}(f) $ and $ \text{Range}(f) $.


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Tips for Learning the Class 11 Maths Chapter 2 Relations and Functions

Here are some tips for learning Class 11 Maths Chapter 2 Relations and Functions:


  • Understand Basic Concepts: Begin by thoroughly understanding the definitions and properties of relations and functions. Key concepts include domain, range, and types of functions like one-to-one, onto, and bijective.

  • Visualise with Graphs: Use graphical representations to understand different types of functions. Plotting functions can help you visualise concepts such as domain, range, and the nature of function mappings.

  • Work Through Examples: Study solved examples in your textbook and notes to see how different types of problems are approached and solved. This will give you practical insights into applying the concepts.

  • Practice Problems: Regularly practise a variety of problems to strengthen your grasp of relations and functions. Focus on problems involving function composition, inverse functions, and domain/range determination.

  • Review Key Definitions and Theorems: Memorise and review important definitions, theorems, and properties related to relations and functions. This will help you quickly recall them during exams.


Conclusion

Understanding the key formulas from Class 11 Maths Chapter 2 – Relations and Functions is essential for understanding the concepts and scoring well in your exams. Learn the domain and range, types of functions, function composition, and inverse functions; you'll be well-equipped to solve related problems. Regularly practising and reviewing these formulas will help enhance your knowledge and problem-solving skills. You can explore comprehensive notes and exercises available on our pages for additional resources and practise.


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FAQs on Relations and Functions Class 11 Notes: CBSE Maths Chapter 2

1. What core topics should be prioritised for quick revision in Class 11 Maths Chapter 2: Relations and Functions?

Focus first on foundational definitions such as relation, function, domain, range, and co-domain. Then review types of functions (one-one, onto, bijective, identity, constant, modulus, signum, greatest integer, exponential, logarithmic functions) and the properties of relations (reflexive, symmetric, transitive, equivalence). Finish with the algebra of real functions and basic graph interpretations, ensuring all examples and solved problems are understood.

2. How should students structure their revision for Relations and Functions to optimise exam performance?

Begin revision with definitions and properties of relations and functions. Next, focus on computing domain and range for various functions. Move on to types of functions and key formulas. End by practising algebra of functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and reviewing solved examples for typical problems seen in CBSE exams. This sequential flow helps build conceptual clarity efficiently.

3. Why is understanding the difference between domain and range essential during revision?

The domain is the set of all valid input values for a function, while the range is the set of possible output values. Knowing how to correctly find each is vital because most exam questions require determining where a function is defined and what outputs can result, ensuring you avoid invalid steps in problem-solving and strengthen answer accuracy.

4. What strategies help in memorising critical formulas for Relations and Functions during fast revision?

Use concept maps to visually link key formulas and definitions. Practice each formula with a solved example to reinforce understanding. Create flashcards for identities such as inverses and types of function mappings. Self-testing and recall drills are also highly effective for long-term retention.

5. What is the best way to distinguish one-one, onto, and bijective functions in revision notes?

Remember that a one-one (injective) function maps each input to a unique output, onto (surjective) ensures all outputs in the co-domain are achieved, and bijective satisfies both conditions. Use mapping diagrams or solved example sets to practise quick identification, as often required in conceptual exam questions.

6. How does understanding the algebra of real functions support overall mastery in this chapter?

Mastery of algebra of real functions—adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and scalar multiplication—helps in solving composite problems, graph transformations, and linking concepts across questions. This is frequently tested through questions involving operations between two or more given functions and requires understanding interval domains where the operations are valid.

7. Which types of functions should students memorise the graphs and properties of for effective exam revision?

Make sure to memorise standard graphs and properties of these functions: identity, constant, modulus, signum, greatest integer, exponential, and logarithmic. Understanding their domains, ranges, and graphical behaviour enables rapid response to related questions and assists in quickly analysing function transformations under algebraic operations.

8. How can concept maps improve preparation for Relations and Functions revision?

Concept maps visually organise the hierarchy and connections between definitions, properties, examples, and formulas. This helps quickly recall details, see links between seemingly different concepts, and strengthens structural memory—especially useful for theory-based or comprehensive revision questions.

9. What are some common misconceptions students should watch out for when revising relations versus functions?

A common misconception is treating any relation as a function. A function requires every input to be associated with exactly one output, while a relation does not. Regularly practise identifying sets that fail or satisfy this property, as exam questions often test this distinction.

10. How should students work through solved examples in revision notes to handle new and unfamiliar questions in exams?

Study solved examples not just for the answer, but to understand each step and the reasoning involved in selecting formulas or theorems. Try to solve the examples independently first, then cross-check with the solution. This builds confidence to approach unfamiliar questions and establishes patterns for applying concepts under exam pressure.

11. In what way does using well-structured revision notes for Relations and Functions benefit exam preparation over re-reading the full textbook?

Well-structured revision notes condense fundamental concepts, definitions, key formulas, and solved examples into a focused format, facilitating faster recall and efficient practice. This targeted approach saves time, ensures comprehensive coverage, and supports effective last-minute revision, compared to the more time-consuming and broader reading of textbooks.

12. How can students clarify confusion between even, odd, and periodic functions during revision?

Use the following checks in your notes:

  • Even function: f(-x) = f(x); graph is symmetric about the y-axis
  • Odd function: f(-x) = -f(x); graph is symmetric about the origin
  • Periodic function: f(x+T) = f(x) for some period T; graph repeats at interval T
Visualise these properties with graph sketches and verify them with small examples for clarity.

13. How does knowledge of Relations and Functions apply to other chapters in Class 11 Maths?

Understanding core ideas from Relations and Functions, such as function properties and compositions, is essential for topics in calculus, sets, and trigonometry. Recognising these links aids in building a holistic understanding and helps solve integrated problems found in advanced chapters.

14. What is the significance of inverse functions during last-minute revision for this chapter?

Inverse functions allow the reversal of an original function’s mapping, so outputs become inputs. Only bijective functions have inverses. It's crucial to practise switching variables and verifying that composing a function with its inverse returns the starting value, as this is a popular question type in CBSE exams.

15. How should students approach revision for topics removed or updated in the recent CBSE 2025–26 syllabus changes for Relations and Functions?

Refer only to the latest CBSE syllabus and exclude topics marked as deleted (such as certain composite function details). Focus on the official list of prescribed concepts and types, using up-to-date summary tables and practising only relevant question types for optimal exam alignment.