Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's work through the questions in the image one by one:
Given:
(i) Express in the form :
To express in the form , we need to complete the square:
- Start with .
- Take half the coefficient of , which is . Half of is , and squaring it gives .
- Add and subtract inside the equation to complete the square:
- Simplify:
Thus, the function in the required form is:
(ii) Hence, state the range of the function :
Since is written as , and for all real , the minimum value of is 0, which occurs when .
Therefore, the minimum value of is: The function can take any value greater than or equal to .
Range: Or in interval notation:
(iii) State the largest possible domain so that the function is increasing:
The function is a quadratic function with a minimum at . To ensure the function is increasing, we need to restrict the domain to the values of where the derivative of is positive.
The function starts increasing after the vertex, . So the largest possible domain where the function is increasing is:
Domain:
(iv) Find the inverse function , for the 1-1 function in part (iii), stating its domain:
To find the inverse, we start with , but we restrict to the domain so that it is 1-1.
- Set :
- Solve for in terms of :
Thus, the inverse function is:
Domain of the inverse: Since the expression inside the square root must be non-negative, , which gives .
Therefore, the domain of is: Or in interval notation:
Would you like further clarification on any part of this? Here are 5 related questions you could explore:
- How do you verify if a function is 1-1?
- What is the process of completing the square for any quadratic function?
- How do you find the inverse of more complex functions?
- What is the geometric interpretation of the range and domain of a function?
- How does restricting the domain of a quadratic function affect its inverse?
Tip: To check if a quadratic function is 1-1, consider its graph's behavior. It will only be 1-1 on a restricted domain where it is either increasing or decreasing consistently.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Completing the Square
Inverse Functions
Formulas
f(x) = x^2 - 6x + 5
(x - a)^2 - b
f^{-1}(x) = 3 + √(x + 4)
Theorems
Quadratic Function Theorem
Inverse Function Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12