Math Problem Statement

Do the question backwards

If f(x) = 2x and f(g(x)) = 2x - 2, then what is g(x)?

Solution

The problem gives two equations:

  1. f(x)=2xf(x) = 2x
  2. f(g(x))=2x2f(g(x)) = 2x - 2

We are asked to find g(x)g(x).

Step 1: Start with the second equation.

We know that: f(g(x))=2x2f(g(x)) = 2x - 2 Since f(x)=2xf(x) = 2x, substitute g(x)g(x) into the function ff: f(g(x))=2g(x)f(g(x)) = 2g(x) Therefore: 2g(x)=2x22g(x) = 2x - 2

Step 2: Solve for g(x)g(x).

To isolate g(x)g(x), divide both sides of the equation by 2: g(x)=x1g(x) = x - 1

Thus, g(x)=x1g(x) = x - 1.

Would you like further clarification or additional details?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you check if a function is one-to-one?
  2. What are the conditions for a function to have an inverse?
  3. How can you determine the inverse of a linear function?
  4. How does composition of functions work in general?
  5. What is the domain and range of the function g(x)=x1g(x) = x - 1?

Tip: When solving problems involving functions, identifying key properties such as linearity can help you manipulate equations more efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Inverse Functions
Linear Equations

Formulas

f(x) = 2x
f(g(x)) = 2x - 2

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem
Composition of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11