Math Problem Statement

Let F(x) = [−x^(2) + 6x − 5]^(1/2) and G(x) = 3/[x^(3)-3x^(2)+3x-1].

(a) Find their largest possible domains and ranges.(b) Find (F ◦ G)(x) and states its largest possible domain

Solution

Let's break this problem down step by step:

(a) Find the largest possible domains and ranges of F(x)F(x) and G(x)G(x)

1. Domain and Range of F(x)=x2+6x5F(x) = \sqrt{-x^2 + 6x - 5}

  • The function F(x)F(x) involves a square root, which requires that the expression inside the square root must be non-negative.

x2+6x50-x^2 + 6x - 5 \geq 0 Solve the quadratic inequality: x2+6x5=0-x^2 + 6x - 5 = 0 We can solve this using the quadratic formula:

x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} where a=1a = -1, b=6b = 6, and c=5c = -5.

x=6±624(1)(5)2(1)=6±36202=6±162x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{6^2 - 4(-1)(-5)}}{2(-1)} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 20}}{-2} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{16}}{-2} x=6±42x = \frac{-6 \pm 4}{-2} So, x=6+42=1x = \frac{-6 + 4}{-2} = 1 and x=642=5x = \frac{-6 - 4}{-2} = 5.

Thus, x2+6x50-x^2 + 6x - 5 \geq 0 when 1x51 \leq x \leq 5.

  • Domain of F(x)F(x): [1,5][1, 5].

  • Range of F(x)F(x):

    • At x=1x = 1, F(1)=(1)2+6(1)5=0=0F(1) = \sqrt{-(1)^2 + 6(1) - 5} = \sqrt{0} = 0.
    • At x=5x = 5, F(5)=(5)2+6(5)5=0=0F(5) = \sqrt{-(5)^2 + 6(5) - 5} = \sqrt{0} = 0.
    • At x=3x = 3, ( F(3) = \sqrt{-(3)^2 + 6(3) - 5} = \sqrt{9 - 18 + 5} = \sqrt

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Composition of Functions
Domain and Range

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Square root function: f(x) = √x, defined for x ≥ 0
Composition of functions: (F ◦ G)(x) = F(G(x))

Theorems

Quadratic Formula
Domain and Range of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12