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A piecewise inverse and two identity domains

The function ff is defined by

f:x↦{cos⁡(πx/2),0≤x<1,1−x,1≤x≤2.f:x\mapsto\begin{cases}\cos(\pi x/2),&0\leq x<1,\\1-x,&1\leq x\leq2.\end{cases}

(i) Sketch the graph of ff, indicating clearly the coordinates of the axial intercepts and endpoints.

(ii) Show that ff has an inverse, and define it in similar form.

(iii) Find the range of values of xx for which ff−1(x)=f−1f(x)ff^{-1}(x)=f^{-1}f(x).

(iv) The function gg is defined by g:x↦exg:x\mapsto e^x, 0≤x≤ln⁡20\leq x\leq\ln2.

Find the range of fgfg.

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CJC · Functions · Discussion 6 · 2025

Track the ranges of the two branches before assigning inverse domains.

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