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Functions - CW3 - Inverse Functions

The document outlines various mathematical problems related to inverse functions and their properties. It includes tasks such as finding expressions for inverse functions, sketching graphs, determining ranges, and solving for constants in function definitions. Each section presents specific functions and asks for calculations or explanations regarding their behavior and relationships.

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Functions - CW3 - Inverse Functions

The document outlines various mathematical problems related to inverse functions and their properties. It includes tasks such as finding expressions for inverse functions, sketching graphs, determining ranges, and solving for constants in function definitions. Each section presents specific functions and asks for calculations or explanations regarding their behavior and relationships.

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FUNCTIONS - Inverse Functions

1 The function f is defined as follows:

(a) Find the value of ff(5). (b) Find an expression for f −1 (𝑥).

2 The function f is defined by f (x) = −3𝑥 2 + 2 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≤ −1


(a) Sketch the graph of f(x). (b) State the range of f.
(c) Find an expression for f −1 (𝑥)
(d) On the same axes, sketch f-1(x).

3 Functions f and g are defined for 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅 by:

Where a and b are constants.


Given that gg(2) = 10, and f −1 (2) = 14, find the values of a and b.

4 The function f is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 23 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 < 3.


(a) Express f(x) in the form 2(𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 𝑏. (b) Sketch the graph of f(x).
(c) Find the range of f.
(d) Find an expression for f −1 (𝑥), stating the domain and range.
(e) Sketch a graph of f −1 (𝑥) on the same axes as question (b).

The function g is defined by g(x) = 2x + 4 for x < -1.


(f) Find and simplify an expression for fg(x). State the domain and range of fg (x).

5 The function f is defined as follows:

(a) Find an expression for f −1 (𝑥).


8 𝑥 2 −4
(b) Show that 1 − 𝑥 2 +4 can be expressed as 𝑥 2 +4 and hence state the range of f.
(c) Explain why the composite function ff cannot be formed.

3 𝑝
6 The function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 − 4𝑥−𝑝 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 4, where p is a constant.

𝑝 𝑏
(a) Express 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) in the form 𝑎 − 𝑐𝑥−𝑑, where a, b, c and d are integers.
(b) Hence state the value of p for which 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) ≡ 𝑓(𝑥).
7 The functions f and g are defined by

(a) Find an expression for fg (x).


(b) Find an expression for (𝑓𝑔)−1 (𝑥) and state the domain of (𝑓𝑔)−1 (𝑥).

8 Functions f and g are defined by:


1
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 0
𝑥
𝑔(𝑥) = 5𝑥 + 1 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅

(a) Find and simplify an expression for 𝑔−1 𝑓(𝑥).


(b) Explain why the composite function fg cannot be formed.

9 Functions f and g are defined as follows:

(a) State the domain of f-1. (b) Find an expression for f-1(x).
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(c) Find gf (3) (d) Explain why g-1(x) cannot be found.
(d) State a domain for g(x) that will allow for g-1(x) to be found

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