Math Problem Statement

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Given the function f(x) = x - 2√(x + 1) defined on the interval [-1, +∞[, solve the following: 1. Calculate lim x→+∞ f(x). 2. Study the continuity of f on the interval [-1, +∞[. 3. Calculate f'(x) for x in ]-1, +∞[ and determine the variation table of f. 4. Let g be the restriction of f on ]0, +∞[. Show that g has an inverse function g⁻¹ defined on an interval J to be determined, verify the expression of g(x), deduce the expression of g⁻¹(x), and create the variation table of g⁻¹.

Solution

This exercise requires us to analyze the function f(x)=x2x+1f(x) = x - 2\sqrt{x + 1} over its domain [1,+[[-1, +\infty[. Let's go through the different questions in the exercise step by step.

Solution Outline

  1. Calculer limx+f(x)\lim_{x \to +\infty} f(x):

    • As xx approaches ++\infty, analyze the behavior of f(x)f(x) to find the limit.
  2. Étudier la continuité de ff sur l'intervalle [1,+[[-1, +\infty[:

    • Investigate the continuity of f(x)f(x) over the interval. Consider if there are any points of discontinuity.
  3. Calculations of f(x)f'(x) and the variation table:

    • (a) Calculate the derivative f(x)f'(x) for x]1,+[x \in ]-1, +\infty[.
    • (b) Use f(x)f'(x) to determine the intervals of increase and decrease of f(x)f(x), and draw the table of variations.
  4. Analyzing the restriction gg of ff over ]0,+[]0, +\infty[:

    • Define g(x)=f(x)g(x) = f(x) restricted to ]0,+[]0, +\infty[.
    • (a) Show that gg admits an inverse function g1g^{-1} over a suitable interval JJ.
    • (b) Verify the expression for g(x)g(x) given as (x+11)22(\sqrt{x+1} - 1)^2 - 2.
    • (c) Find the expression of g1(x)g^{-1}(x).
    • (d) Determine the variation table for g1(x)g^{-1}(x).

Starting with Step-by-Step Solutions:

1. Calculating limx+f(x)\lim_{x \to +\infty} f(x)

For large values of xx, the term x+1\sqrt{x + 1} behaves similarly to x\sqrt{x}, so we can simplify: f(x)=x2x+1x2x=x2x1/2.f(x) = x - 2\sqrt{x + 1} \approx x - 2\sqrt{x} = x - 2x^{1/2}. Using limits, we can determine the behavior as x+x \to +\infty.

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Follow-up Questions

  1. What is the effect of removing the square root in large values of xx when calculating limits?
  2. How does the continuity of a function relate to its differentiability on an interval?
  3. Why is calculating the derivative essential for understanding the variation table of a function?
  4. How can we check if a function is invertible over a given interval?
  5. What does it mean for a function to have a reciprocal over an interval?

Tip

For complex functions involving roots, try to analyze the dominant terms as xx grows large, which can simplify calculating limits and understanding asymptotic behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Differentiation
Inverse Functions

Formulas

Limit formula: lim x→+∞
Continuity definition on intervals
Derivative calculation f'(x)
Inverse function properties

Theorems

Limit properties for asymptotic analysis
Continuity and differentiability on an interval
Conditions for invertibility of a function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12