9709 P12 - Nov 2022 - Q9
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Functions f and g are defined by
\(f(x) = x + \frac{1}{x}\) for \(x > 0\),
\(g(x) = ax + 1\) for \(x \in \mathbb{R}\),
where \(a\) is a constant.
(a) Find an expression for \(gf(x)\).
(b) Given that \(gf(2) = 11\), find the value of \(a\).
(c) Given that the graph of \(y = f(x)\) has a minimum point when \(x = 1\), explain whether or not \(f\) has an inverse.
It is given instead that \(a = 5\).
(d) Find and simplify an expression for \(g^{-1}f(x)\).
(e) Explain why the composite function \(fg\) cannot be formed.
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