Math Problem Statement

The functions f and g are defined as f(x) = sqrt(3 - x), x <= 3, and g(x) = x^2 - 1, x ∈ A. Find f⁻¹ and hence, determine its domain and range. Determine the interval of A such that R_g ⊆ D_f.

Solution

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The functions ff and gg are defined as: f(x)=3x,x3f(x) = \sqrt{3 - x}, \quad x \leq 3 g(x)=x21,xAg(x) = x^2 - 1, \quad x \in A

The following tasks are required:

  1. Find f1f^{-1} (the inverse of ff) and determine its domain and range.
  2. Determine the interval of AA such that RgDfR_g \subseteq D_f (where RgR_g is the range of gg, and DfD_f is the domain of ff).

Solution:

1. Finding f1(x)f^{-1}(x) and its domain and range:

Given: f(x)=3x,x3f(x) = \sqrt{3 - x}, \quad x \leq 3

To find f1f^{-1}, we reverse the function's operations:

  • Start with y=f(x)=3xy = f(x) = \sqrt{3 - x}
  • Square both sides to remove the square root: y2=3xy^2 = 3 - x
  • Solve for xx: x=3y2x = 3 - y^2

Thus, the inverse function is: f1(x)=3x2f^{-1}(x) = 3 - x^2

Now, we determine the domain and range of the inverse function:

  • Domain: Since the original function f(x)f(x) is defined for x3x \leq 3, the range of f(x)f(x) (and thus the domain of f1f^{-1}) is [0,)[0, \infty) because 3x0\sqrt{3 - x} \geq 0.

  • Range: The inverse function f1(x)=3x2f^{-1}(x) = 3 - x^2 is defined for x[0,)x \in [0, \infty), and the range will be (,3](-\infty, 3], as squaring xx produces values 0x230 \leq x^2 \leq 3.

2. Finding the interval of AA such that RgDfR_g \subseteq D_f:

  • Domain of ff, DfD_f, is (,3](-\infty, 3].

  • The function g(x)=x21g(x) = x^2 - 1 needs to map its range into DfD_f. We first find the range of g(x)g(x):

    Rg=[g(min value of x),g(max value of x)]R_g = [g(\text{min value of } x), g(\text{max value of } x)]

    Since g(x)=x21g(x) = x^2 - 1, the minimum value occurs at x=0x = 0, yielding g(0)=1g(0) = -1. As x20x^2 \geq 0, the maximum value approaches infinity as x|x| \to \infty. So the range of g(x)g(x) is [1,)[-1, \infty).

For RgDfR_g \subseteq D_f, we need [1,)(,3][-1, \infty) \subseteq (-\infty, 3]. Therefore, we restrict AA such that the range of g(x)g(x) stays within [1,3][-1, 3]. To find the values of xx for which this holds:

1x213-1 \leq x^2 - 1 \leq 3 Solving this inequality: 0x240 \leq x^2 \leq 4 Thus, 2x2-2 \leq x \leq 2. Therefore, A=[2,2]A = [-2, 2].

Summary:

  1. The inverse of f(x)f(x) is f1(x)=3x2f^{-1}(x) = 3 - x^2, with a domain of [0,)[0, \infty) and a range of (,3](-\infty, 3].
  2. The interval of AA is [2,2][-2, 2] such that RgDfR_g \subseteq D_f.

Let me know if you need further details or clarification! Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the inverse of a function?
  2. What are the steps to determine the range of a quadratic function?
  3. How do inequalities affect the solution when finding domains or ranges?
  4. What is the significance of restricting domains for inverse functions?
  5. How would you find the domain of a composite function like f(g(x))f(g(x))?

Tip: When working with inverse functions, always ensure that the domain and range are correctly identified, as they switch roles between the function and its inverse.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Functions
Quadratic Functions
Domain and Range

Formulas

f(x) = sqrt(3 - x)
g(x) = x^2 - 1
f⁻¹(x) = 3 - x^2

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem
Properties of Square Roots and Quadratic Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12