The function is defined by , , and .
- (i)
Define .
- (ii)
Show that the composite function exists and that .
- (iii)
State .
- (iv)
Given that for , find .
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Worked solution
4(i)
1. Find the algebraic rule for the inverse function by making $x$ the subject.
Let .
Therefore, the rule is .
2. Determine the domain of $\mathrm{f}^{-1}$ by finding the range of $\mathrm{f}$.
The domain of is exactly the range of .
Rewrite as:
Since and , the term , which implies .
Additionally, we are given the domain restriction . Substituting into would give , so .
Hence, the range of is .
3. State the complete formal definition of $\mathrm{f}^{-1}$.
Combining the rule and the established domain, we state the definition in mapping notation:
4(ii)
1. Determine the range of $\mathrm{f}$ and verify the condition for the existence of $\mathrm{f}^2$.
Let .
For to be a real number and , we require .
Additionally, since , we have .
Thus, the range is .
Since (they are exactly equal), the composite function exists.
2. Evaluate the composite function $\mathrm{f}^2(x)$.
3. Compare $\mathrm{f}^2(x)$ with $\mathrm{f}^{-1}(x)$ to complete the proof.
From part (i) or the rearrangement in Step 1 where , the inverse function is:
Since and , it follows that:
Shown that and evaluated .
4(iii)
1. Determine $\mathrm{f}^3(x)$ using the result from part (ii)
From part (ii), we know that .
Therefore, .
Since applying a function to its inverse yields the original input, we have:
4(iv)
1. Concisely establish the expressions for $\mathrm{f}^{-1}(x)$ and $\mathrm{f}^3(x)$ from earlier parts.
Let .
Thus, .
From part (ii), since , we have:
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2. Simplify the equation by finding the periodic pattern of the composite function.
Since , applying three times acts as an identity function.
Therefore, .
The given equation becomes .
3. Solve for $\mathrm{g}(x)$ by applying the inverse function.
Substituting into :
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