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Restrict a quadratic and sketch its inverse

The function f is defined as f:x↦−x2−x+6f:x\mapsto-x^2-x+6, x∈Rx\in\mathbb R.

(i) Explain why f−1f^{-1} does not exist. mark

The function f has an inverse if its domain is restricted to x<kx<k.

(ii) Find the largest value of k and hence find f−1f^{-1} in a similar form. marks

(iii) Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of ff, f−1f^{-1} and ff−1ff^{-1}. marks

(iv) Hence, solve the equation f(x)=f−1(x)f(x)=f^{-1}(x), leaving your answer in exact form. marks

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CJC · Review Problems · Question 1

Locate the vertex, then use the restriction to choose the inverse branch and its open endpoint.

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