9709 P11 - Nov 2020 - Q11
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The functions f and g are defined by
\(f(x) = x^2 + 3\) for \(x > 0\),
\(g(x) = 2x + 1\) for \(x > -\frac{1}{2}\).
(a) Find an expression for \(fg(x)\).
(b) Find an expression for \((fg)^{-1}(x)\) and state the domain of \((fg)^{-1}\).
(c) Solve the equation \(fg(x) - 3 = gf(x)\).
