Task 1: Operations on Functions

f
1. Division of Functions (x)
g

f 2 x +1
(x )=
g 3 x+1

Explanation: In this case, we are simply dividing f (x) by g(x )There are no further
simplifications possible, so this is our final result.

1. Multiplication of Functions (fg)(x )

( fg )( x )=( 2 x+ 1 )( 3 x +1 )=6 x 2 +5 x+1

Explanation: To multiply f ( x ) and g ( x ) we use the distributive property (or FOIL for
binomials). After expanding, we combine like terms, giving us 6 x 2+ 5 x +1

Composition of Functions f (g(x ))

f (g( x ))=2 (3 x +1)+1=6 x +3

Explanation: For the composition f (g(x )) we substitute g(x )=3 x+ 1 into f (x) and then
simplify to get the final expression 6 x +3

Composition of Functions g(f ( x ))

g ( f ( x ) )=3 ( 2 x +1 ) +1=6 x +4

Explanation: Here, we substitute f ( x )=2 x +1 into g ( x ) then simplify to obtain 6 x +4

Are (fg)(x ) f (g(x )) and g(f (x )) equal?

No, these functions are not equal. Here's why:

( fg )( x )=6 x 2 +5 x+1 is a quadratic function, because it has a term with x 2

Both f ( g ( x ) )=6 x+3 and g(f (x ))=6 x + 4 are linear functions with different constants. Since
quadratic and linear functions have different degrees and outputs, they are not equal.

(iii) Domain and Range of Each Operation

f
(x ) Domain: To find the domain, we need to ensure that the denominator does not equal
g
−1 −1
zero. Set 3 x+ 1=0giving x= Therefore, the domain is all real numbers except x=
3 3

2
Range: For the range, this function approaches the horizontal asymptote y= so the range
3
2
excludes y=
3

( fg )( x )

Domain: This quadratic function is defined for all real numbers.

Range: The range of the quadratic function can be determined from the vertex. Since it opens
1
upwards, the range starts from the minimum value, which is y ≥−
24

f ( g ( x ))

Domain and Range: Since this is a linear function, both the domain and range are all real
numbers.

g (f ( x ) )

Domain and Range: Similar to f ( g ( x ) ) this is a linear function, so both the domain and range
are all real numbers.
Task 2: Inverse Function

We are given the function:

T (C)=
√ 20 C+15
15C +16

To find the inverse, we solve for C in terms of T

First, square both sides to remove the square root:

2 20C +15
T =
15 C +16

Next, cross-multiply to clear the denominator:

2
T (15C +16)=20 C +15

Expand and solve for C

2 2
15 T C+16 T =20 C +15

Group terms involving C on one side

2 2
15 T C−20 C=15−16 T

Factor out C
2 2
C (15 T −20)=15−16 T

Finally, solve for C

2
15−16 T
C (T )= 2
15 T −20

(ii) Practical Limitations

There are several practical limitations to this inverse function:

 The square root function requires that the expression inside the root is non-negative.
This limits the values that C and T can take.
 Physically, the system cannot operate at extremely low or high values beyond its
control. Negative values for temperature T may not make sense in the context of a
greenhouse, and similarly, large values for C might be unrealistic in practice.
Task 3: Transformations

(i) Graphing the Transformations

We are working with the base function f (x)=√5 x and its transformations. Here are the
transformations:
√5 x+ 6 This shifts the graph up by 6 units.

√5 x−6 This shifts the graph down by 6 units.

√5 50 x This compresses the graph horizontally by a factor of 50.

√5 x /50 This stretches the graph horizontally by a factor of 50.

ii) Explanation of the Transformations

 Vertical Shifts: The functions √5 x+ 6 and √5 x−6 shift the graph up and down,
respectively, without changing the shape of the graph.
 Horizontal Compression and Stretch: √5 50 x compresses the graph, making it
narrower, while √5 x /50 stretches the graph, making it wider. These transformations
affect the horizontal axis but not the vertical one.

(iii) Domain and Range

For all these transformations:

 Domain: The domain remains (−∞, ∞) since the fifth root function is defined for all
real numbers.
 Range: The range also remains (−∞ , ∞ ) although the vertical shifts affect the specific
values that the function takes.

Task 4: Even or Odd Function?

(a) Algebraic Test for Even or Odd Function

We are given the function:

3
10 t
g(t )= 2
12 t +53

To check whether this function is even or odd, we substitute −t for t

g(−t )=10 ¿ ¿

Since g(−t )=−g(t ) this function is odd, not even.

(b) Graphical Explanation

Looking at the graph of g(t ) we observe symmetry about the origin, which is a hallmark of
odd functions. This confirms the algebraic result that g(t ) is odd. The function behaves in a
way that reflects the same values at negative inputs as it does at positive inputs, but flipped.