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

In summary, the given function is g(x) = x - 1/x with a domain of x > 0. The attempt at a solution involves finding the inverse of g(x), denoted as g-1(x), and using the fact that g(x) is one-to-one. However, the student found two solutions for g-1(x) and asks if there are any mistakes. They also mention that the domain and range of the inverse function are related, but do not provide further explanation.
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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

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
 
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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.
 
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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 ?
 

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

What is an inverse function?

An inverse function is a function that reverses the action of another function. In other words, if a function f(x) maps a value x to a value y, the inverse function g(y) maps the value y back to the original value x.

How do you prove that a function is an inverse?

To prove that a function is an inverse, you must show that the composition of the two functions results in the identity function. In this case, that would mean showing that f(g(x)) = x and g(f(x)) = x.

How do you find the inverse of a function?

To find the inverse of a function, you can use the following steps:1. Replace the function notation with y.2. Swap the x and y variables.3. Solve for y.4. Replace y with the inverse function notation g(x).

Is the inverse function g(x)=x-\frac{1}{x},x>0 a one-to-one function?

Yes, the inverse function g(x)=x-\frac{1}{x},x>0 is a one-to-one function. This means that each input (x) has a unique output (y), and each output (y) has a unique input (x).

How does the domain of a function affect its inverse?

The domain of a function affects its inverse by limiting the possible inputs and outputs. In this case, the inverse function g(x)=x-\frac{1}{x},x>0 is only defined for positive values of x, so the domain of the original function must also be limited to positive values for the inverse to exist.

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