Proof of Theorem: Composite Function Inverse

In summary, a composite function inverse is the inverse of a function composed of two or more other functions. To find the inverse, one must first find the inverse of each individual function within the composite function and then compose them in reverse order. The domain of a composite function inverse is the range of the original composite function, and the original function must be one-to-one for the inverse to exist. A composite function can only have one inverse because the inverse function must also be one-to-one.
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irvin.b
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i really need to see the proof of this theorem:

if f and g are bijective then the inverse of (g o f) = inverse of f o inverse of g
 
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i hope you will help me..
 
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what have you tried?
 
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Hint: define f(x) = y and g(y) = z.
 
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Just compute (g o f) o (g o f)^-1 and (g o f)^-1 o (g o f) and see that they both give you the identity.
 

1. What is a composite function inverse?

A composite function inverse is a mathematical concept that refers to the inverse of a function that is composed of two or more other functions. It represents the original function "undoing" the effects of the composite function.

2. How do you find the inverse of a composite function?

The inverse of a composite function can be found by first finding the inverse of each individual function within the composite function and then composing them in reverse order.

3. What is the domain of a composite function inverse?

The domain of a composite function inverse is the range of the original composite function. This is because the inverse function "undoes" the effects of the composite function, so any input values that were originally mapped to a particular output value will now be mapped back to that same input value.

4. Are there any restrictions on the original composite function in order for a composite function inverse to exist?

Yes, the original composite function must be one-to-one, meaning that each input value is mapped to a unique output value. If the original function is not one-to-one, then its inverse will not exist.

5. Can a composite function have more than one inverse?

No, a composite function can only have one inverse. This is because the inverse function must also be one-to-one, and if there were multiple inverse functions, then the input values would not be mapped to a unique output value.

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