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The function F(x) = log0.5 x is increasing. The answer is B. False. Just finished taking the quiz I had guessed.

A. True
B. False

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Answer:

The statement is false

B is correct

Explanation:

Given:
f(x)=\log_(0.5)x

Increasing function.

Log function:


y=\log_ax

If 0<a<1 then y is decreasing function.

If a>1 then y is increasing function.

Now, we compare the given function


\log_ax\rightarrow \log_(0.5)x

a=0.5

0.5<1

If 0<a<1 then y is decreasing function.

Therefore, f(x) is decreasing. But we are given f(x) is increasing.

Hence, The statement is false

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