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WBJEE · Maths · Functions

The function \(f(x)=x^{2}+b x+c,\) where \(b\) and \(c\) real constants, describes

  1. A one-to-one mapping
  2. B onto mapping
  3. C not one-to-one but onto mapping
  4. D neither one-to-one nor onto mapping
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(D) neither one-to-one nor onto mapping

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Given function is \[ f(x)=x^{2}+b x+c \] It is a quadratic equation in \(x\). So, we will get a parabola either downward or upward. Hence, it is a many one mapping and not onto mapping. Hence, it is neither one-to-one nor onto mapping.