Math Problem Statement

Find a domain on which f(x) = (x - 3)^2 is one-to-one and non-decreasing. Find the inverse of f restricted to this domain.

Solution

To solve the given problem, let’s analyze it step by step.


1. Find a domain where f(x)=(x3)2f(x) = (x - 3)^2 is one-to-one and non-decreasing:

  • The function f(x)=(x3)2f(x) = (x - 3)^2 is a parabola opening upwards. It is symmetric about x=3x = 3. To make it one-to-one, we must restrict the domain to a part where it is either increasing or decreasing.

  • Since the question asks for f(x)f(x) to be non-decreasing, we restrict the domain to the right of the vertex x=3x = 3, where f(x)f(x) is increasing. Thus: Domain: x3\text{Domain: } x \geq 3


2. Find the inverse f1(x)f^{-1}(x) restricted to this domain:

  • To find the inverse, start with y=(x3)2y = (x - 3)^2. Swap xx and yy to get: x=(y3)2x = (y - 3)^2

  • Solve for yy: y3=x(since we are considering the non-decreasing branch, take the positive square root)y - 3 = \sqrt{x} \quad \text{(since we are considering the non-decreasing branch, take the positive square root)} y=x+3y = \sqrt{x} + 3

Thus, the inverse function is: f1(x)=x+3,for x0.f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt{x} + 3, \quad \text{for } x \geq 0.


Final Answers:

  1. Domain where f(x)f(x) is one-to-one and non-decreasing: x3x \geq 3

  2. Inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x): f1(x)=x+3,for x0.f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt{x} + 3, \quad \text{for } x \geq 0.


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Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What would the domain and range of f(x)=(x3)2f(x) = (x-3)^2 be without restrictions?
  2. How does restricting the domain of a function make it invertible?
  3. What happens if you restrict f(x)f(x) to x3x \leq 3 instead?
  4. Why do we only take the positive square root when finding the inverse?
  5. Can you verify that f(f1(x))=xf(f^{-1}(x)) = x and f1(f(x))=xf^{-1}(f(x)) = x for the restricted domain and range?

Tip: Always check for symmetry and monotonicity when determining invertibility of functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverses of Functions
Domain and Range
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

f(x) = (x - 3)^2
Inverse function: f^{-1}(x) = √x + 3

Theorems

A function is one-to-one if it is monotonic (non-decreasing or non-increasing).

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12