Written Assignment Unit 2

University of the People

MATHS 1201-01 College Algebra – AY2025-T3
Instructor; - Pramila Bajpai
Date; - February 12, 2025.
 INTRODUCTION

A function can be describe as a unique type of relation where every x-coordinate has a corresponding y-
coordinate of just one, and a function f can be thought of as a process that matches each input x with a
single output y if we consider the domain to be a set of inputs and the range to be a set of outputs.
Since the output is completely determined by the input x and the process f, we symbolize the output
with function notation: `f(x), read `f of x. In other words, f(x) is the output which results by applying the
process f to the input x (Stitz & Zeager, 2013).

Task 1. If f: R→ Rand g: R→ R defined by f(x) = 2x+1 and g(x) = 3x+1.

(i) Find the functional values to the algebraic operations \frac{f}{g} \binom {x} , (fg)(x), fog(x),
and gof(x) by explaining the way of performing operations. Show all steps of calculations.
(ii) (ii) Are fg, fog, and gof equal? Please explain your answer.
(iii) (iii) Find the domain and ranges of each of the 4 operations. Explain the procedure of finding
the domain and range for each of above 4 operations.

Solution

(i) To find the functional values to the algebraic operations \frac{f}{g} \binom {x} , (fg)(x),
fog(x), and gof(x) by explaining the way of performing operations. I will take it step by step
Step 1:
To find (fg)(x), I will multiply the outputs of f and g. which is f(x) = 2x + 1, and g(x) = 3x + 1
Then to calculate (fg)(x): (fg)(x) = f(x) * g(x) = (2x + 1)(3x + 1).
Using the distributive property: = 6x^2 + 2x + 3x + 1
= 6x^2 + 5x + 1.
Step 2:
To find fog(x), is to substitute g(x) into f: g(x) = 3x + 1.
Then calculate fog(x): fog(x) = f(g(x)) = f(3x + 1) = 2(3x + 1) + 1.
= 6x + 2 + 1 = 6x + 3.
Step 3: to find gof(x), is to substitute f(x) into g: f(x) = 2x + 1.
Then Calculate gof(x): gof(x) = g(f(x)) = g(2x + 1) = 3(2x + 1) + 1.
= 6x + 3 + 1 = 6x + 4.
Here are the functional values of (fg)(x), fog(x), and gof(x):
(fg)(x) = 6x^2 + 5x + 1, fog(x) = 6x + 3, and gof(x) = 6x + 4.

(ii) Are fg, fog, and gof equal? Please explain your answer.
By checking the equality of Functions, it clearly shows that the algebraic form of (fg)(x), fog(x),
and gof(x) are not equal. Because they has difference form. By looking at the form (fg)(x) is a
quadratic function, while both fog(x) and gof(x) are linear.

(iii) Find the domain and ranges of each of the 4 operations. Explain the procedure of finding the
domain and range for each of above 4 operations.
To find the domain and range of the 4 operations, I will analyze it step by step.
Step 1: to find the domain of (fg)(x)
 The domain of a product function (fg) is the intersection of the domains of f and g.
Domain of f(x) is all real numbers (R), Domain of g(x) is also all real numbers (R).
Thus, Domain(fg) = R.
Step 2: to find the range of (fg)(x), for the quadratic function (fg)(x) = 6x^2 + 5x + 1, it opens
upwards since the leading coefficient (6) is positive. The minimum occurs at x = -b/(2a) =
-5/(26) = -5/12.
Calculating the minimum value:
fg(-5/12) = 6(-5/12)^2 + 5(-5/12) + 1 = 6(25/144) - 25/12 + 1 = 25/24 - 25/12 + 1 = -25/24 + 1
= -1/24. Thus, Range(fg) = [-1/24, ∞).
Step 3: to find the domain and range of fog(x), Domain(fog) = Domain(f) ∩ Domain(g) = R.
Range(fog) = All outputs as x varies over R. Since it is linear, the range is also R.
Step 4: to find the domain and range of gof(x), Domain(gof) = Domain(g) ∩ Domain(f) = R.
Range(gof) = All outputs as x varies over R. Since it is linear, the range is also R.

Task 2;

In a cutting-edge greenhouse, an advanced climate digital control system is installed based on a DC

inverter that maintains the desired temperature in the green house. The system's temperature control
function is described by T(C) = \sqrt{ \frac{20C+15}{15C+16} where T represents the temperature inside
the greenhouse in degrees Celsius, and C represents the desired control setting on the climate control
system of DC inverter. Based on that information, please provide answers to the following questions:

(i) Using the concept of the inverse function, determine the control setting (C) as a function of
greenhouse temperature (T). Please outline all the steps clearly.
(ii) (ii)Discuss any practical limitations or considerations that may impact the functionality of
the inverse function within the context of the greenhouse climate control system
Ans:
(i) Using the idea of the inverse function, we first solve for C in terms of T in order to
find the control setting (C) as a function of greenhouse temperature (T). T(c) =
((20c+15)/(15c+16))^(1/2) is given. We switch T and C and solve for C to derive the
inverse function:T = ((20C+15)/(15C+16))^(1/2)
To get rid of the square root, square both sides: (20C+15)/(15C+16) = T^2
To isolate C, multiply both sides by (15C+16): T^2 * (15C+16) = 20C + 15.
To find C, enlarge and reorganize the equation: 15CT^2 + 16T^2 = 20C + 15 15CT^2 -
20C = 16T^2 - 15 C(15T^2 - 20) = 16T^2 - 15 C = (16T^2 - 15)/(15T^2 - 20)
Accordingly, C(T) = (16T^2 - 15)/(15T^2 - 20) is the control setting (C) as a function of
greenhouse temperature (T).
(ii) Because of non-linearities in the greenhouse environment, the inverse function
might not accurately depict how the climate control system behaves in the real
world.
Sensor Accuracy: When employing the inverse function to ascertain the control
setting based on the observed temperature, errors may be introduced by the
precision of the control system and the accuracy of the temperature sensors.
Environmental Variability: The greenhouse temperature can be influenced by
variables including humidity, sunlight intensity, and plant transpiration. This could
 have an effect on how well the inverse function maintains the intended climate
control setting.
System Dynamics: The inverse function's practical usefulness may be impacted by
delays or overshoots caused by the climate control system's dynamics, which
include response time and control algorithm.
Task 3;
(i) Draw the graphs of f(x)= \sqrt[5]{x} , \sqrt[5]{x}+6 , \sqrt[5]{x}-6 , \sqrt[5]{50x} , \
sqrt[5]{x/50} of \sqrt[5]{x}

ii) Explain the above 4 transformations of \sqrt[5]{x} graphically.

iii) Write the observation on the domain and ranges of these 4 transformations of functions.

Ans

(i)

(iii) f(x) = √[5]{x} graph

The graph of the parent function f(x) = √[5]{x} is where we begin. This is a
straightforward curve that rises as x grows from the origin.
f(x) = √[5]{x} + 6 graph. The graph of f(x) = √[5]{x} is shifted upward by 6 units to
graph f(x) = √[5]{x} + 6. This indicates a six-unit vertical upward movement in the
entire graph.
f(x) = √[5]{x} - 6 graph. The graph of f(x) = √[5]{x} is also shifted downward by 6 units
for f(x) = √[5]{x} - 6. This indicates a six-unit vertical downward movement in the
entire graph.
f(x) = √[5]{50x} graph. The graph is horizontally compressed by a ratio of 1/50 for
f(x) = √[5]{50x}. This indicates that the graph is widened by a horizontal stretch.
The graph of f(x) = √[5]{x/50}
The graph is stretched horizontally by a factor of 50 for f(x) = √[5]{x/50}. This
indicates that the graph is thinner due to horizontal compression.

Task 4

(a) Understanding Even Functions; An even function is a type of function in mathematics that
satisfies the condition f(x) = f(-x) for all values of x in the domain of f. This means that the
function's graph is symmetric with respect to the y-axis. (Stitz & Zeager, 2013).
Alex can simplify and replace t in the displacement function g(t) = 10t^3/(12t^2) + 53 with -t to
see if it is an even function. G(t) is an even function if the resultant function is the same as the
original function.
Let's change t in the function to -t: g(-t) = -10t^3/(12t^2) + 53 = 10(-t)^3/(12(-t)^2) + 53
As you can see, g(t) is not an even function as g(-t) is not the same as g(t).

Graphical Evaluation of Symmetry : The graph's symmetry of a function can be ascertained by

looking at its form.
The function is even if the graph is symmetric about the y-axis.
The function is odd if the graph is symmetric about the origin. If the graph is not symmetric
about either the y-axis or the origin, the function is neither even nor odd.

Reference

Stitz, C., & Zeager, J. (2013). College algebra. Stitz Zeager Open Source Mathematics.
https://stitz-zeager.com/szca07042013.pdf