A hint to get started
Use a restricted quadratic, reflection and a fixed-point condition
The function is defined by , , where and are positive constants.
(i) Show that exists. marks
(ii) State the geometrical relationship between the graphs of and . Given that the graphs of and intersect, show that . marks
(iii) Show that the composite function is defined. marks
(iv) Solve the equation . marks
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CJC · Review Problems · Question 5
Use the retained increasing branch, then turn an intersection with the inverse into a fixed-point equation.