Compose through a restricted range, then use symmetry for area
(a) Functions for , ; for , .
Determine if is one-one, justifying your answer. mark
Only one of and exists. Give a definition (including domain) of the composite that exists, and explain why the other does not exist. Find the range of the composite that exists. marks
(b) , , where is positive. Find and its domain. marks
Given that and intersect where , and , find the area bounded by and the axes in terms of . marks
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Solution
One-one functions
for and for . Determine whether is one-one.
Hint
Look for two inputs with the same output: the vertex is at and the domain extends beyond it.
The domain is , which includes both sides of the vertex.
Answer · (a) one-one
Not one-one: .
A counterexample
Both and are less than 4 and lie on opposite sides of the vertex . The source instead draws , which also meets this restricted parabola twice.
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