Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
0. Functions
Common Functions
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Problem 1.96b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionInverse of composite functions
b. Let g(x) = x² + 1 and h(x) = √x. Consider the composite function ƒ(x) = g(h(x)). Find ƒ⁻¹ directly and then express it in terms of g⁻¹ and h⁻¹
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Composite Functions
A composite function is formed when one function is applied to the result of another function. In this case, if we have functions g(x) and h(x), the composite function f(x) = g(h(x)) means we first apply h to x and then apply g to the result of h. Understanding how to manipulate and analyze composite functions is crucial for finding their inverses.
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Inverse Functions
An inverse function essentially reverses the effect of the original function. If f(x) takes an input x and produces an output y, then the inverse function f⁻¹(y) takes y back to x. To find the inverse of a composite function, we often need to find the inverses of the individual functions involved and apply them in the reverse order.
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Function Notation and Operations
Understanding function notation and operations is essential for working with functions and their inverses. This includes knowing how to denote functions, apply them, and manipulate their outputs. In the context of the question, expressing the inverse of the composite function in terms of the inverses of g and h requires a solid grasp of how to combine and rearrange these functions correctly.
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