f(x) = [[x]] is the "greatest integer" function. The range of f(x) = x - [[x]] is:
Question
The range of
f(x) = x - [[x]]
Where [[x]] is the "greatest integer" function.
Solution
To determine the range of , we need to understand the behavior of the greatest integer function, denoted as , which returns the largest integer less than or equal to .
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Definition and Properties:
- For any real number , is an integer.
 - represents the fractional part of .
 
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Range Analysis:
- Let be any real number.
 - is the integer part of .
 - Therefore, can be written as , where is an integer () and is the fractional part such that .
 
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Expression Simplification:
- Substituting , we get .
 
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Range of :
- Since is the fractional part of , it ranges from 0 (inclusive) to 1 (exclusive).
 - Therefore, .
 
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Conclusion:
- The range of is .
 
 
Thus, the range of is .
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