11 Aug 2021 L
11 Aug 2021 L
Learning Outcome:
DEFINITION & TYPES OF FUNCTIONS
(Inverse Functions)
DEFINITION & TYPES OF FUNCTIONS
Inverse Functions
Notes:
1. Inverse functions only exist for one-to-one functions.
2. If f is a one-to-one
The domain of 𝑓 −1 is the range of f.
The range of 𝑓 −1 is the domain of f.
3. The graphs of f and 𝑓 −1 are symmetrical about the straight line y = x.
For example:
4. Horizontal line test : A function is one-to-one if and only if each
horizontal line intersects the graph of the function at most one point.
Question 1
(c) h : x → 2x – x2 , x > 0
Answer (a)
Determine whether the following functions are one to one function,
giving reason for your answer :
(a) f : x → ln (x + 1) , x ≥ 0
y
f(x) = ln (x + 1), x ≥ 0
x
0
(c) h : x → 2x – x2 , x > 0
Question 2
For each of the following, state its range and determine whether its’ inverse exists. If exists,
sketch the curve and its inverse on the same axes. Then, express its inverse in a similar form :