A Level

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Algebra and Functions · Algebra and Functions

Problem

Let q(x)=x2−6x+11q(x)=x^{2}-6x+11 with x∈Rx\in\mathbb{R}. (i) Identify an interval II on which qq is one–one and justify your choice. (ii) For x∈Ix\in I, find q−1(x)q^{-1}(x) in simplest form. (iii) Prove that q∘q−1=Identityq\circ q^{-1}=\text{Identity} on the appropriate set. (iv) Evaluate q−1(7)q^{-1}(7).

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