Prove/Disprove: Inverse Function g(x)=x-\frac{1}{x},x>0

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The discussion revolves around the function g(x) = x - 1/x for x > 0, with participants examining whether this function is one-to-one and exploring the implications of finding its inverse.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the one-to-one nature of the function and the existence of two solutions for its inverse. There are questions regarding potential mistakes in reasoning and the relationship between the domain of the function and the range of its inverse.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights and clarifications about the function's properties. Some guidance has been offered regarding the increasing nature of the function, but no consensus has been reached on the one-to-one status or the inverse.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the function's behavior and the implications of its domain and range, as well as issues with the rendering of mathematical expressions in previous posts.

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Homework Statement



Prove/Disprove following function being one-to-one.If yes,find its inverse.

g(x)=x-[itex]\frac{1}{x}[/itex],x>0

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The Attempt at a Solution


My tutor said that it is one-to-one,but I found that the are two solutions for g-1(x).
Are there any mistakes?
g(x)=x-[itex]\frac{1}{x}[/itex],x>0
x=g-1(x)-[itex]\frac{1}{g^{-1}(x)}[/itex]
[g-1(x)]2-xg-1(x)-1=0
g-1(x)=[itex](x\pm\sqrt{x^2-4(1)(-1)})/2[/itex]
THANKS
 
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x>0
so
$$\frac{x\pm\sqrt{x^2+4}}{2}$$
reduces to
$$\frac{x+\sqrt{x^2+4}}{2}$$
keep in mind f is increasing that is
$$\mathrm{f}(x+h)-\mathrm{f}(x)=h \left( 1+\frac{1}{x(x+h)}\right)>0$$
so
f(x+h)=f(x)
implies x=x+h
 
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I fixed the broken LaTeX near the bottom of post #1. It didn't render correctly because tags were mixed in some itex script.
 
haha1234 said:

Homework Statement



Prove/Disprove following function being one-to-one.If yes,find its inverse.

g(x)=x-[itex]\frac{1}{x}[/itex],x>0

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


My tutor said that it is one-to-one,but I found that the are two solutions for g-1(x).
Are there any mistakes?
g(x)=x-[itex]\frac{1}{x}[/itex],x>0
x=g-1(x)-[itex]\frac{1}{g^{-1}(x)}[/itex]
[g-1(x)]2-xg-1(x)-1=0
g-1(x)=[itex](x\pm\sqrt{x^2-4(1)(-1)})/2[/itex]
THANKS
How are the domain of a function and the range of the inverse of that function related ?
 

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