Functions Question 580

Question: The domain of definition of the function $ y(x) $ given by $ 2^{x}+2^{y}=2 $ is

[IIT Screening 2000; DCE 2001]

Options:

A) (0, 1]

B) [0, 1]

C) $ (-\infty ,\ 0] $

D) $ (-\infty ,\ 1) $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ 2^{y}=2-2^{x} $ ; y is real, if $ 2-2^{x}>0 $
Þ $ 2>2^{x} $

Þ $ 1>x $ Þ $ x\in (-\infty ,1) $