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A rational function that is its own inverse

The function ff is defined by f:x↦axbx−af:x\mapsto\dfrac{ax}{bx-a} for x∈Rx\in\mathbb R, x≠abx\ne\dfrac ab, where aa and bb are non-zero constants.

(i) Find f−1(x)f^{-1}(x). Hence or otherwise find f2(x)f^2(x) and state the range of f2f^2.

(ii) The function gg is defined by g:x↦1xg:x\mapsto\dfrac1x for all real non-zero xx.

State whether the composite function fgfg exists, justifying your answer.

(iii) Solve the equation f−1(x)=xf^{-1}(x)=x.

[2009/II/3]

CJC · Functions · Discussion 4 · 2025

Compare both the rule and domain before concluding that f is its own inverse.

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