A non-invertible function can have an invertible composite

f:x↦(x−7)(x+1) f:x\mapsto(x-7)(x+1), x>0 x>0.

(a) Use an algebraic method to find exact solution of f(x)<(x2−7x)/(2−x) f(x)<(x^2-7x)/(2-x). marks

(b)(i) Determine if f−1 f^{-1} exists. marks

Given gg is one-one with domain (0,∞)(0, \infty) and range (4,∞)(4, \infty):

(ii) Find range of fgfg. marks

(iii) A function hh is one-one if for any α,β∈Dh\alpha, \beta\in D_h , h(α)=h(β) h(\alpha)=h(\beta) implies α=β\alpha=\beta . Show that fgfg is one-one. marks

(iv) If g(x)=4exg(x)=4e^x for x>0 x>0, find exact (fg)−1(20)(fg)^{-1}(20). marks

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Total marks: 15

Solution

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  1. (a) Rational inequalities →
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  4. (b)iii Proving one-one →
  5. (b)iv Inverse values →