Proof including a one to one function

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If f(x) is a one-to-one function, then g(x) = f(x^3) is also a one-to-one function. This conclusion is derived from the definition of injective functions, where each element in the codomain is mapped by at most one element in the domain. The transformation x^3 maintains the injective property, ensuring that if g(a) = g(b), then a must equal b, confirming that g(x) is indeed one-to-one.

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if f(x) is a one-to-one function, then g(x) = f(x^3) is also a one-to-one function

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Assume f(x) is a one to one function. For a particular element of B, there is at most one element of A which is mapped to it. Therefore, by the definition of injective x^3 must also be one to one.

This is what I have, but I don't think that this is the way to go about it.
 
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