Verifying inverse functions by composition | Mathematics III | High School Math | Khan Academy

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12 Feb 201606:40

Summary

TLDRThe video explores the concept of function composition, focusing on two functions, f(x) and g(x). The speaker walks through the process of evaluating f(g(x)) and g(f(x)), demonstrating how both simplify to x. This leads to the conclusion that f and g are inverse functions of each other, meaning that applying one after the other returns the original input. The video provides a clear explanation of inverse functions and how function composition works, using step-by-step algebraic manipulations to illustrate the concept.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ”„ f(g(x)) means substituting g(x) into the function f(x).
  • ๐Ÿงฎ g(x) is given as the cube root of (x + 1) minus 7.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š f(g(x)) simplifies by substituting g(x) into f(x), resulting in x.
  • โž– In f(g(x)), adding and subtracting 7 simplifies the expression.
  • โœ‚๏ธ After simplification, f(g(x)) = x.
  • ๐Ÿ”ข g(f(x)) involves substituting f(x) into g(x).
  • ๐Ÿ” g(f(x)) simplifies to x, using similar logic as for f(g(x)).
  • ๐Ÿ” Both f(g(x)) and g(f(x)) return x, showing a 'round-trip' function.
  • ๐Ÿงฉ This means that f and g are inverse functions of each other.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Inverse relationships imply f(x) is the inverse of g(x), and vice versa.

Q & A

  • What is the expression for f(x) in the transcript?

    -The expression for f(x) is (x + 7)^3 - 1.

  • What is the expression for g(x) in the transcript?

    -The expression for g(x) is โˆš[3]{x + 1} - 7.

  • How do you evaluate f(g(x))?

    -To evaluate f(g(x)), substitute g(x) into f(x), replacing every x in f(x) with g(x). This gives (โˆš[3]{x + 1} - 7 + 7)^3 - 1, which simplifies to x.

  • How do you simplify the expression for f(g(x))?

    -First, the terms -7 and +7 cancel out, reducing the expression to (โˆš[3]{x + 1})^3 - 1. Then, the cube root and cube cancel, leaving x + 1 - 1, which simplifies to x.

  • What is the result of f(g(x))?

    -The result of f(g(x)) is x.

  • How do you evaluate g(f(x))?

    -To evaluate g(f(x)), substitute f(x) into g(x), replacing every x in g(x) with f(x). This gives โˆš[3]{(x + 7)^3 - 1 + 1} - 7, which simplifies to x.

  • How do you simplify the expression for g(f(x))?

    -First, the terms -1 and +1 cancel out, reducing the expression to โˆš[3]{(x + 7)^3} - 7. Then, the cube root and cube cancel, leaving x + 7 - 7, which simplifies to x.

  • What is the result of g(f(x))?

    -The result of g(f(x)) is x.

  • What conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between f(x) and g(x)?

    -Since both f(g(x)) = x and g(f(x)) = x, the functions f(x) and g(x) are inverses of each other.

  • How can you describe the round-trip behavior of these composite functions?

    -If you input x into g(x), then input the result into f(x), you get back x. Similarly, if you input x into f(x) and then into g(x), you also get back x. This 'round-trip' behavior confirms that f and g are inverses.

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