9709 P12 - Jun 2022 - Q10
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Functions f and g are defined as follows:
\(f(x) = \frac{2x+1}{2x-1}\) for \(x \neq \frac{1}{2}\),
\(g(x) = x^2 + 4\) for \(x \in \mathbb{R}\).
(a) The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = f(x)\). State the domain of \(f^{-1}\).
(b) Find an expression for \(f^{-1}(x)\).
(c) Find \(gf^{-1}(3)\).
(d) Explain why \(g^{-1}(x)\) cannot be found.
(e) Show that \(1 + \frac{2}{2x-1}\) can be expressed as \(\frac{2x+1}{2x-1}\). Hence find the area of the triangle enclosed by the tangent to the curve \(y = f(x)\) at the point where \(x = 1\) and the x- and y-axes.
