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Assignment Course: Math 1201: 23rd APRIL 2O25

The document outlines various mathematical tasks including algebraic operations, inverse functions, graph transformations, and properties of even and odd functions. It provides specific functions to analyze, their compositions, domains, ranges, and practical limitations. Additionally, it includes references for further learning and understanding of the concepts discussed.

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Assignment Course: Math 1201: 23rd APRIL 2O25

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ASSIGNMENT

COURSE : MATH 1201

23rd APRIL 2O25


Task 1: Algebraic Operations and Composition of Functions

Given:

f(x) = 2x + 1

g(x) = 3x + 1

(i) Find the following:

1. (f / g)(x)

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

2. (fg)(x) = f(x) * g(x)

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

=(2x * 3x) + (2 * 1) + (1 * 3x) + ( 1 * 1)

= 6x^2 + 5x + 1
3. f ∘ g(x) = f(g(x))

= f(3x + 1)

= 2(3x + 1) + 1

= 6x + 3

4. g ∘ f(x) = g(f(x))

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

(ii) Are fg, f ∘ g, and g ∘ f equal?

No, they are not equal. (fg)(x) is a product of two functions, while f ∘ g and g ∘ f are

compositions, and they yield different expressions.

(iii) Domains and Ranges:

1. (f / g)(x): Domain excludes x = -1/3 (where g(x) = 0). The range is all real numbers

except undefined values.

2. (fg)(x): Domain is all real numbers. Range is quadratic: all real values.

3. f ∘ g(x): Domain is all real numbers. Range: all real numbers.

4. g ∘ f(x): Domain is all real numbers. Range: all real numbers.


To find the domain, the expressions should be defined (denominators ≠ 0). To find the

range: the output behavior should be analyzed


Task 2: Inverse Function in Greenhouse Control

Given function:

T(C) = √[(20C + 15)/(15C + 16)]

(i) Find the inverse:

Step 1: Square both sides:

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

Step 2: Cross-multiply:

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

Step 3: Expand:

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

Step 4: Rearrange:

15T^2C - 20C = 15 - 16T^2

Step 5: Factor C:

C(15T^2 - 20) = 15 - 16T^2

Step 6: Solve for C:

C = (15 - 16T^2)/(15T^2 - 20)


(ii) Practical Limitations:

a. Temperature domain is limited by the square root in the original function.

b. Division by zero must be avoided.

c. Physical meaning of control settings must be respected.

d. Real-world constraints override purely mathematical possibilities.


Task 3: Graph Transformations of f(x) = ⁵√x

Given f(x) = ⁵√x, and transformations:

1. f(x) + 6 = ⁵√x + 6 (Vertical shift upward)

2. f(x) - 6 = ⁵√x - 6 (Vertical shift downward)

3. f(50x) = ⁵√(50x) (Horizontal compression)

4. f(x/50) = ⁵√(x/50) (Horizontal stretch)


(ii) Explanation:

Vertical shifts move the graph up or down.

Horizontal compressions and stretches change the rate of increase/decrease along the x-

axis.

(iii) Domain and Range:

All 5 functions have the domain: (-∞, ∞)

All have the range (-∞, ∞) because ⁵√x is defined for all real x and is continuous.
Task 4

What do you know about an even function? How can Alex determine if the function is

even?

An even function satisfies the condition:

f(−x) = f(x) for all x in the domain.

Graphically, even functions are symmetric to the y-axis. Meaning the left and right sides

of the graph mirror each other.

To determine if the function

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

g (-t) = 10(-t)^3 / 12(-t)^2 + 53

= -10t^3 / 12t^2 + 53

As g(−t)=−g(t)

This confirms that g(t) is an odd function, not even.

(b) Graphical explanation of symmetry for

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


The graph passes through the origin, a typical feature of odd functions.

For every point (t, g(t)) on the graph, there exists a corresponding point (–t, –g(t)),

showing rotational symmetry about the origin.

The curve on the left side (for negative t values) is the reflection and inversion of the

curve on the right side.

This visual behavior confirms what we found algebraically g(t) is an odd function.
References

Math is Fun. (n.d.). Operations with Functions.

https://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/functions-operations.html

Khan Academy. (2013, June 3). Recognizing features of functions (example 2) [Video].

YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uC5D2q1bXA

GeoGebra Graphing Calculator. (n.d.). https://www.geogebra.org/graphing

Stitz, C., & Zeager, J. (2013). College Algebra. Stitz Zeager Open Source Mathematics.

https://stitz-zeager.com/szca07042013.pdf

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