Find f(x) Function: What is a One-to-One Function?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of one-to-one functions and asks for a link to learn more about it. It also provides examples of functions and their compositions to illustrate the concept. Finally, it is mentioned that there is no function that can make the composition of h and f equal to the identity function.
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i have seen it before and i coudn't answer.
if F is function such that fog=I(one to one function) for some g function but hof=I isn't true for h is some functıon then Find F(x) function.
if solve this problem, please give me some link which explains what One to one function is maybe ı don't know exactly this function style. I'm waiting for your answer thanks..
 
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hi furi0n! :smile:

"one-to-one" means that it doesn't repeat … f(a) is not the same as f(b) unless a = b

(so, for example, x2 would be a two-to-one function, except at x = 0, because x2 = (-x)2 :wink:)
 
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hmmm :)
so, if F(x)= 3x+2 g(x)=x/3-2/3 then Fog=I and if H(x)=x^2 then hof=I isn't true.
excuse me to ask this question but now I'm new student and i want to learn what i don't know. thank you everybody.:)
 
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furi0n said:
so, if F(x)= 3x+2 g(x)=x/3-2/3 then Fog=I and if H(x)=x^2 then hof=I isn't true.

Yes, if h(x) = x2, and if h and f are defined on the whole real line, then there's no f such that f°h = I or h°f = I.
 
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thanks a lot
 

FAQ: Find f(x) Function: What is a One-to-One Function?

What is a one-to-one function?

A one-to-one function is a type of mathematical function where each input value has only one unique output value. This means that no two different input values will produce the same output value.

How do you know if a function is one-to-one?

To determine if a function is one-to-one, you can use the vertical line test. If a vertical line drawn on the graph only touches the function at one point, then the function is one-to-one. Another way to check is by using the horizontal line test, where a horizontal line should only intersect the function at one point.

What is the difference between a one-to-one function and a many-to-one function?

A one-to-one function has a unique output value for each input value, while a many-to-one function can have multiple input values that produce the same output value. In other words, a one-to-one function is injective, while a many-to-one function is not.

How do you find the inverse of a one-to-one function?

To find the inverse of a one-to-one function, you can switch the x and y variables in the function and then solve for y. This will give you the inverse function, which will have the input and output values swapped compared to the original function.

Are all linear functions one-to-one?

No, not all linear functions are one-to-one. A linear function can only be one-to-one if it has a non-zero slope. If the slope is 0, then the function will be a horizontal line and will fail the horizontal line test, meaning it is not one-to-one.

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