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An absolute-value restriction and a composite range

Functions ff, gg and hh are defined by

f:x↦∣x2−6x+5∣f:x\mapsto|x^2-6x+5| for x∈Rx\in\mathbb R, 2≤x≤62\leq x\leq6,

g:x↦ln⁡(x2)g:x\mapsto\ln(x^2) for x∈Rx\in\mathbb R, x≠0x\ne0,

h:x↦12−xh:x\mapsto\dfrac1{2-x} for x∈Rx\in\mathbb R, x≤32x\leq\dfrac32.

(i) Give a reason why ff does not have an inverse.

(ii) State the longest possible interval in the domain of ff, to which the restriction of ff would have an inverse. Hence, define f−1f^{-1} in similar form for function ff restricted to this interval.

(iii) Show that the composite function ghgh exists.

(iv) Determine the exact range of function ghgh.

[2008/ACJC/II/4 (modified)]

CJC · Functions · Discussion 3 · 2025

Keep the absolute-value bars when determining the monotone pieces of f.

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