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University of the People MATH 1201 MATH Assignment Unit 2

Algebraic operations, composition operations on functions and inverse functions

Task 1
If f: R→ Rand g: R→ R defined by f(x) = 2x+1 and g(x) = 3x+1.
i.
 (f/g)(x) is the division of these two functions, which is (2x+1)/(3x+1). This is the final
answer as it cannot be simplified further.
 (fg)(x)= is the multiplication of both functions, which is (2x+1)(3x+1)=
6x2+2x+3x+1, and by collecting the like terms, we get 6x2+5x+1.
 fog(x)= this is a composite function where g(x) is an input, therefore it can be
expressed as f(g(x)). This gives us f(x)= 2(3x+1)+1, equivalent to 6x+2+1, giving
6x+3.
 gof(x)= this is also a reverse composite function where now f(x) is the input, and
results are rarely the same according to Mathisfun. (n.d.). gof(x)=g(f(x))=3(2x+1)+1,
giving 6x+3+1, making 6x+4. This aligns with Mathisfun. (n.d.) analysis of
composite functions.
ii. From my calculations, fg, fog, and gof are not equal. fg is a multiplication of tow
functions, fog is a composite function where g is an input and gof here f is the input, which is
the reverse. These are entirely different processes, and as earlier stated, Mathisfun. (n.d.)
conclusively indicated that reverse composite functions rarely provide equal results.
iii. “The domain is the set of all the values that go into a function. The function must work for
all values we give it, so it is up to us to make sure we get the domain correct!” Mathisfun.
(n.d.). From unit 1 in my understanding, these should be all x-values specifically.
Domain determination
Identify restrictions: For the function (2x+1)/(3x+1), the denominator ( 3x+1 ) must not be
zero because division by zero is undefined.
Solve for x: Set the denominator equal to zero and solve for x: 3x + 1 = 0 implies x = -(1/3).
Domain: The domain is all real numbers except x = -(1/3).
Range determination
The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can
produce.
Express y in terms of x: (y = (2x+1)/(3x+1) and solve for x: [ y(3x + 1) = 2x + 1 implies 3xy
+ y = 2x + 1 which implies 3xy - 2x = 1 – y, therefore x(3y - 2) = 1 – y, and x = (1 – y)/(3y –
2)]
Identify restrictions: The expression (1 – y)/(3y - 2) is undefined when the denominator is
zero: [ 3y - 2 = 0 implies that y = 2/3 ]
Range: The range is all real numbers except y = 2/3.

Task 2

i. Determining the control setting C as a function of greenhouse temperature T goes:


We square both sides to get rid of the square root, which gives us:
T2=(20C+15)/(15C+16), then we multiply both sides by the denominator 15C+16, getting:
15T2C+16T2=20C+15, and subtracting 20C from both sides gives:
15T2C+16T2-20C=15, so to factor out C, we subtract 16T2from both sides, getting:
15T2C-20C=15-16T2, therefore, C(15T2-20)=15-16T2, dividing both sides by 15T2-20 gives
us:
C=(15-16T2)/(15T2-20)

ii. Practical limitations or considerations that may impact the functionality of the
inverse function within the context of the greenhouse climate control system

 Temperature Range: The system may have a limited range of temperatures it can
effectively control, impacting the accuracy of the inverse function.
 System Calibration: Regular calibration is necessary to ensure the control settings
accurately reflect the desired temperatures, as sensor drift can affect performance.
 Environmental Factors: External conditions such as humidity, sunlight, and
airflow can influence the greenhouse temperature, potentially affecting the inverse
function’s reliability.

Task 3
i.

ii. Transformations in their order


 Vertical shift upward by 6 units.
 Vertical shift downward by 6 units.
 Horizontal compression by a factor of 50. Every point (x, y) on the original graph
becomes (x/50, y).
 Horizontal stretch by a factor of 50. Every point (x, y) on the original graph becomes
(50x, y).

iii. Domain: For all transformations, the domain: all real numbers.
Range: For all transformations, the range is: all real numbers.
These observations show that the transformations applied to the main function of study above
do not restrict the domain or range, maintaining them as all real numbers.

Task 4

a)
i. An even function is a function that satisfies the condition f(x) = f(-x) for all (x) in
its domain. Graphically, even functions are symmetric with respect to the y-axis.
ii. To determine whether it is even or odd, substitute (-t) for (t) in the function and
simplify the expression, then Compare g(-t) with g(t). If g(-t) = -g(t) then it is an
odd function, which in this case it is true.
b) The function displays odd symmetry because ( g(t) = -g(-t) ). This can be
confirmed both mathematically and graphically by observing the symmetry about the origin.
The reason behind this conclusion is that:
Even Symmetry
A function g(t) is even if g(t) = g(-t) for all (t) in its domain. Graphically, an even function is
symmetric with respect to the y-axis.
Odd Symmetry
A function g(t) is odd if g(t) = -g(-t) for all (t) in its domain. Graphically, an odd function is
symmetric with respect to the origin.

Reference:
1. Mathisfun. (n.d.). Operations with functions.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/functions-operations.html

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