Chapter 5

Precalculus · 121 exercises

Problem 1

For each function. \(\bullet\) Find its domain. \(\bullet\) Create a sign diagram. \(\bullet\) Use your calculator to help you sketch its graph and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes, 'unusual steepness' or cusps. $$f(x)=\sqrt{1-x^{2}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=6 x-2$$

5 step solution

Problem 1

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=x^{2}, g(x)=2 x+1$$

7 step solution

Problem 2

For each function. \(\bullet\) Find its domain. \(\bullet\) Create a sign diagram. \(\bullet\) Use your calculator to help you sketch its graph and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes, 'unusual steepness' or cusps. $$f(x)=\sqrt{x^{2}-1}$$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=42-x$$

6 step solution

Problem 2

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=4-x, g(x)=1-x^{2}$$

6 step solution

Problem 3

For each function. \(\bullet\) Find its domain. \(\bullet\) Create a sign diagram. \(\bullet\) Use your calculator to help you sketch its graph and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes, 'unusual steepness' or cusps. $$f(x)=x \sqrt{1-x^{2}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 3

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\frac{x-2}{3}+4$$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=4-3 x, g(x)=|x|$$

7 step solution

Problem 4

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=1-\frac{4+3 x}{5}$$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=|x-1|, g(x)=x^{2}-5$$

7 step solution

Problem 5

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\sqrt{3 x-1}+5$$

5 step solution

Problem 5

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=4 x+5, g(x)=\sqrt{x}$$

6 step solution

Problem 6

For each function. \(\bullet\) Find its domain. \(\bullet\) Create a sign diagram. \(\bullet\) Use your calculator to help you sketch its graph and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes, 'unusual steepness' or cusps. $$f(x)=\frac{5 x}{\sqrt[3]{x^{3}+8}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 6

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=2-\sqrt{x-5}$$

4 step solution

Problem 6

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=\sqrt{3-x}, g(x)=x^{2}+1$$

7 step solution

Problem 7

For each function. \(\bullet\) Find its domain. \(\bullet\) Create a sign diagram. \(\bullet\) Use your calculator to help you sketch its graph and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes, 'unusual steepness' or cusps. $$f(x)=x^{\frac{2}{3}}(x-7)^{\frac{1}{3}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 7

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=3 \sqrt{x-1}-4$$

5 step solution

Problem 7

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=6-x-x^{2}, g(x)=x \sqrt{x+10}$$

7 step solution

Problem 8

For each function. \(\bullet\) Find its domain. \(\bullet\) Create a sign diagram. \(\bullet\) Use your calculator to help you sketch its graph and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes, 'unusual steepness' or cusps. $$f(x)=x^{\frac{3}{2}}(x-7)^{\frac{1}{3}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 8

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=1-2 \sqrt{2 x+5}$$

5 step solution

Problem 8

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=\sqrt[3]{x+1}, g(x)=4 x^{2}-x$$

7 step solution

Problem 9

For each function. \(\bullet\) Find its domain. \(\bullet\) Create a sign diagram. \(\bullet\) Use your calculator to help you sketch its graph and identify any vertical or horizontal asymptotes, 'unusual steepness' or cusps. $$f(x)=\sqrt{x(x+5)(x-4)}$$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\sqrt[5]{3 x-1}$$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=\frac{3}{1-x}, g(x)=\frac{4 x}{x^{2}+1}$$

7 step solution

Problem 10

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=3-\sqrt[3]{x-2}$$

5 step solution

Problem 10

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=\frac{x}{x+5}, g(x)=\frac{2}{7-x^{2}}$$

6 step solution

Problem 11

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=x^{2}-10 x, x \geq 5$$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=\frac{2 x}{5-x^{2}}, g(x)=\sqrt{4 x+1}$$

6 step solution

Problem 12

Sketch the graph of \(y=g(x)\) by starting with the graph of \(y=f(x)\) and using the transformations presented in Section 1.7 . $$f(x)=\sqrt[3]{x}, g(x)=-2 \sqrt[3]{x+1}+4$$

3 step solution

Problem 12

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=3(x+4)^{2}-5, x \leq-4$$

8 step solution

Problem 12

Use the given pair of functions to find the following values if they exist. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(0)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(-1)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(2)$$ $$\bullet (g \circ f)(-3)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(-2)$$ $$f(x)=\sqrt{2 x+5}, g(x)=\frac{10 x}{x^{2}+1}$$

6 step solution

Problem 13

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=x^{2}-6 x+5, x \leq 3$$

5 step solution

Problem 13

Use the given pair of functions to find and simplify expressions for the following functions and state the domain of each using interval notation. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(x)$$ $$f(x)=2 x+3, g(x)=x^{2}-9$$

3 step solution

Problem 14

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=4 x^{2}+4 x+1, x<-1$$

5 step solution

Problem 14

Use the given pair of functions to find and simplify expressions for the following functions and state the domain of each using interval notation. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(x)$$ $$f(x)=x^{2}-x+1, g(x)=3 x-5$$

3 step solution

Problem 15

Sketch the graph of \(y=g(x)\) by starting with the graph of \(y=f(x)\) and using the transformations presented in Section 1.7 . $$f(x)=\sqrt[5]{x}, g(x)=\sqrt[5]{x+2}+3$$

5 step solution

Problem 15

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\frac{3}{4-x}$$

5 step solution

Problem 15

Use the given pair of functions to find and simplify expressions for the following functions and state the domain of each using interval notation. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(x)$$ $$f(x)=x^{2}-4, g(x)=|x|$$

7 step solution

Problem 16

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\frac{x}{1-3 x}$$

4 step solution

Problem 16

Use the given pair of functions to find and simplify expressions for the following functions and state the domain of each using interval notation. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(x)$$ $$f(x)=3 x-5, g(x)=\sqrt{x}$$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Solve the equation or inequality. $$x+1=\sqrt{3 x+7}$$

5 step solution

Problem 17

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\frac{2 x-1}{3 x+4}$$

5 step solution

Problem 17

Use the given pair of functions to find and simplify expressions for the following functions and state the domain of each using interval notation. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(x)$$ $$f(x)=|x+1|, g(x)=\sqrt{x}$$

6 step solution

Problem 18

Solve the equation or inequality. $$2 x+1=\sqrt{3-3 x}$$

6 step solution

Problem 18

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\frac{4 x+2}{3 x-6}$$

5 step solution

Problem 18

Use the given pair of functions to find and simplify expressions for the following functions and state the domain of each using interval notation. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(x)$$ $$f(x)=3-x^{2}, g(x)=\sqrt{x+1}$$

4 step solution

Problem 19

Solve the equation or inequality. $$x+\sqrt{3 x+10}=-2$$

6 step solution

Problem 19

Show that the given function is one-to-one and find its inverse. Check your answers algebraically and graphically. Verify that the range of \(f\) is the domain of \(f^{-1}\) and vice-versa. $$f(x)=\frac{-3 x-2}{x+3}$$

5 step solution

Problem 19

Use the given pair of functions to find and simplify expressions for the following functions and state the domain of each using interval notation. $$\bullet (g \circ f)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ g)(x)$$ $$\bullet (f \circ f)(x)$$ $$f(x)=|x|, g(x)=\sqrt{4-x}$$

3 step solution

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