Given f:x -> (x-1)(x-3), for x ≤ c

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In summary, we are given a function f:x -> (x-1)(x-3), for x ≤ c, and we need to find the largest possible value of c for which the inverse of f exists. To do this, we can draw the graph of f and determine if it is single-valued. If it is single-valued, then an inverse exists, otherwise, it does not.
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Homework Statement



Given f:x -> (x-1)(x-3), for x ≤ c. Find the largest possible value of c for which the inverse of f exists.


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I have no idea on this... can anyone help me?
 
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Hi Michael! :wink:

Draw the graph … what does it look like?

And how can an inverse fail to exist? :smile:
 
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tiny-tim said:
Hi Michael! :wink:

Draw the graph … what does it look like?

Have i drawn the graph for f and inverse of f, what should i do next?

tiny-tim said:
And how can an inverse fail to exist?

For an inverse to exist, domain if f = range of f-1, correct me if i am wrong. ><
 
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ah, no, the really important thing is that f must be single-valued. :wink:
 

1. What is the domain of the function f(x)?

The domain of f(x) is all real numbers less than or equal to c, as stated in the given information.

2. What is the range of the function f(x)?

The range of f(x) is all real numbers, as the function is a polynomial and therefore has no restrictions on its output.

3. What is the y-intercept of the function f(x)?

The y-intercept of f(x) can be found by setting x equal to 0 and solving for y. In this case, the y-intercept is (0,-3).

4. Is the function f(x) continuous at x=c?

Yes, the function f(x) is continuous at x=c as it is defined for all real numbers less than or equal to c and there are no breaks or jumps in the graph.

5. What is the significance of the given function for x ≤ c?

The given function represents a polynomial with a degree of 2, which means it is a parabola. For x ≤ c, the parabola will have a vertex at the point (c, f(c)), and the graph will be decreasing for all x values less than c. This can be helpful in understanding the behavior of the function and predicting its values for x values less than c.

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