Math Problem Statement

Δίνονται οι συναρτήσεις f(x) = √(x + 1) και g(x) = 2 - x. Να ορίσετε τη σύνθεση f ∘ g, αποδείξτε ότι η f είναι αντιστρέψιμη και βρείτε την f⁻¹, και να βρείτε το είδος της μονοτονίας της σύνθεσης f ∘ g.

Solution

The image contains a math problem in Greek regarding two functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) with the following tasks:

Given functions:

  • f(x)=x+1f(x) = \sqrt{x + 1}
  • g(x)=2xg(x) = 2 - x

You are asked to:

  1. Define the composition function fgf \circ g.
  2. Prove that ff is invertible and find f1f^{-1}.
  3. Determine the type of monotonicity (increasing or decreasing) of the function fgf \circ g.

Let’s work through each part:

i. Define the composition function fgf \circ g:

The composition (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) means applying g(x)g(x) first and then applying ff to the result.

(fg)(x)=f(g(x))=f(2x)(f \circ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = f(2 - x)

Now, substitute g(x)=2xg(x) = 2 - x into f(x)=x+1f(x) = \sqrt{x + 1}:

f(g(x))=(2x)+1=3xf(g(x)) = \sqrt{(2 - x) + 1} = \sqrt{3 - x}

So the composition is:

(fg)(x)=3x(f \circ g)(x) = \sqrt{3 - x}

ii. Prove that f(x)=x+1f(x) = \sqrt{x + 1} is invertible and find f1(x)f^{-1}(x):

To prove that ff is invertible, we need to show that it is one-to-one (injective) and onto (surjective).

  1. Injectivity: f(x)=x+1f(x) = \sqrt{x + 1} is an increasing function because its derivative is positive. The derivative of f(x)f(x) is:

    f(x)=12x+1>0 for all x1f'(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x+1}} > 0 \text{ for all } x \geq -1

    Since the derivative is always positive, f(x)f(x) is strictly increasing, which implies it is one-to-one.

  2. Finding the inverse: To find the inverse of f(x)=x+1f(x) = \sqrt{x + 1}, solve for xx in terms of yy:

    y=x+1y2=x+1x=y21y = \sqrt{x + 1} \quad \Rightarrow \quad y^2 = x + 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = y^2 - 1

    Therefore, the inverse function is:

    f1(x)=x21f^{-1}(x) = x^2 - 1

iii. Determine the type of monotonicity of fgf \circ g:

To find the monotonicity of (fg)(x)=3x(f \circ g)(x) = \sqrt{3 - x}, we need to compute its derivative:

(fg)(x)=ddx3x=123x(f \circ g)'(x) = \frac{d}{dx} \sqrt{3 - x} = \frac{-1}{2\sqrt{3 - x}}

Since the derivative is negative for all xx, the function fgf \circ g is strictly decreasing.


Summary of Results:

  1. (fg)(x)=3x(f \circ g)(x) = \sqrt{3 - x}
  2. f1(x)=x21f^{-1}(x) = x^2 - 1
  3. (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x) is strictly decreasing.

Let me know if you would like further details or explanations.


Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. Find the domain of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) separately.
  2. What is the domain of the composition fgf \circ g?
  3. Calculate the range of f(x)f(x) and fg(x)f \circ g(x).
  4. Verify the inverse f1(x)f^{-1}(x) by composing f(f1(x))f(f^{-1}(x)) and f1(f(x))f^{-1}(f(x)).
  5. Analyze the monotonicity of g(x)=2xg(x) = 2 - x and compare it with that of f(x)f(x).

Tip: Always check the domain restrictions when working with square roots or inverse functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Composition
Inverse Functions
Monotonicity

Formulas

f ∘ g(x) = f(g(x)) = √(3 - x)
f⁻¹(x) = x² - 1
(f ∘ g)'(x) = -1 / 2√(3 - x)

Theorems

Injectivity and Surjectivity for Inverse Functions
Monotonicity via Derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12