Determine whether f and g are inverse functions by evaluatin
Determine whether f and g are inverse functions by evaluating f(g(x)) and g(f(x)). f(x)=x^2 + 2: domain [0,infinity) g(x) = x-2:domain [2,infinity) Evaluate f(g(x)). f(g(x)) = x Evaluate g(f(x)). g(f(x)) = x Are f(x) and g(x) inverses functions? Yes No
Solution
f(x)=x2+2
g(x)=(x-2)
a)fog
=f(g(x))
=((x-2))2+2
=x-2+2
=x
b)gof
=g(f(x))
=((x2+2)-2)
=x2
=x
f(g(x))=g(f(x))=x
yes g(x) and f(x) are inverse functions
