A non-invertible function can have an invertible composite
, .
(a) Use an algebraic method to find exact solution of . marks
(b)(i) Determine if exists. marks
Given is one-one with domain and range :
(ii) Find range of . marks
(iii) A function is one-one if for any , implies . Show that is one-one. marks
(iv) If for , find exact . marks
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Solution
If this part uses an earlier result, revisit (a) Rational inequalities or open all working together.
One-one functions
Determine whether exists.
Hint
Find two inputs with the same output.
State two inputs with the same output, or mention a horizontal line cutting the graph twice.
Answer · (b)i
No inverse: .
A counterexample
The vertex is at , and both inputs are positive. The source uses the horizontal line instead: it meets the graph at , also two positive inputs.
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