1. Find the algebraic expression for the inverse function $\mathrm{f}^{-1}(x)$ by making $x$ the subject.
Let y=4−(2x+1)21 4−(2x+1)2=y1 (2x+1)2=4−y1 2x+1=±4−y1 Since the domain of f is x≤−21, we have 2x+1≤0. Thus, we reject the positive root: 2x+1=−4−y1 x=−21−214−y1 ∴f−1(x)=−21−214−x1
2. Determine the domain of $\mathrm{f}^{-1}$ by finding the range of $\mathrm{f}$.
Consider the domain of f:x∈(−∞,−23)∪(−23,−21] For x∈(−23,−21],0≤(2x+1)2<4 ⟹0<4−(2x+1)2≤4⟹f(x)≥41 For x∈(−∞,−23),(2x+1)2>4 ⟹4−(2x+1)2<0⟹f(x)<0 The range of f is (−∞,0)∪[41,∞). Hence, the domain of f−1 is x<0 or x≥41.
3. Define the inverse function $\mathrm{f}^{-1}$ formally in the same notation as the given function.
f−1:x↦−21−214−x1,x∈R,x<0 or x≥41
4. Identify the equations of the asymptotes for both functions.
For y=f(x): Vertical asymptote: x=−23 Horizontal asymptote: y=0 (as x→−∞) For y=f−1(x), the asymptotes are reflected across y=x: Vertical asymptote: x=0 Horizontal asymptote: y=−23
5. Sketch the graphs of $y = \mathrm{f}(x)$ and $y = \mathrm{f}^{-1}(x)$ on the same diagram.
Sketch y=f(x) as a curve with an endpoint at (−21,41), asymptotic to x=−23 and y=0. Sketch y=f−1(x) by reflecting y=f(x) in the line y=x. It has an endpoint at (41,−21) and is asymptotic to x=0 and y=−23. Both curves intersect on the line y=x.
答案
Asymptotes of y=f(x):x=−23,y=0 Asymptotes of y=f−1(x):x=0,y=−23
f−1:x↦−21−214−x1,x∈R,x<0 or x≥41
(A sketch should be drawn showing y=f(x) and y=f−1(x) as reflections of each other across the line y=x. y=f(x) has an endpoint at (−21,41) and asymptotes x=−23 and y=0. y=f−1(x) has an endpoint at (41,−21) and asymptotes x=0 and y=−23.)
6(ii)
1. Explain why the intersection lies on $y=x$ and set up the equation.
The point of intersection between a function y=f(x) and its inverse y=f−1(x) lies on the line y=x. Therefore, the x-coordinate of this point satisfies f(x)=x.
2. Substitute the expression for $\mathrm{f}(x)$ and simplify to obtain the given cubic equation.
3. Solve the cubic equation using a graphing calculator and state the coordinates.
Using a graphing calculator to solve 4x3+4x2−3x+1=0: x≈−1.5764
Since the intersection point lies on y=x, the y-coordinate is also approximately −1.5764.
The coordinates of the point of intersection are (−1.58,−1.58) (to 3 s.f.).
答案
(−1.58,−1.58)
6(iii)
1. Find the range of g in terms of k.
Given g(x)=k−ex for x≤0.
Since x≤0, we have 0<ex≤1.
Multiplying by −1 gives −1≤−ex<0.
Adding k, we obtain k−1≤k−ex<k.
Thus, the range of g is Rg=[k−1,k).
2. Use the condition for the existence of composite function fg to find the largest integer k.
For the composite function fg to exist, the range of g must be a subset of the domain of f. Rg⊆Df [k−1,k)⊆(−∞,−1/2]∖{−3/2}
This requires k<−1/2. Since k is an integer, k≤−1.
If k=−1, Rg=[−2,−1). This interval contains −3/2, which is not in Df, so k=−1 is rejected.
If k=−2, Rg=[−3,−2). This interval is strictly less than −1/2 and does not contain −3/2, which satisfies the condition.
Thus, the largest integer value is k=−2.
3. Find the range of fg by applying the function f to the range of g.
With k=−2, we have Rg=[−3,−2).
The range of fg is the set of values of f(u) for u∈[−3,−2). −3≤u<−2 −5≤2u+1<−3 9<(2u+1)2≤25 −21≤4−(2u+1)2<−5
Taking the reciprocal reverses the inequalities for values of the same sign: −51<4−(2u+1)21≤−211
Therefore, the range of fg is (−51,−211].
答案
Range of g is [k−1,k). Largest k=−2. Range of fg is (−51,−211].