The functions $f$ and $g$ are given by $f : x \mapsto x^2 - 1$ when $x < 0$, and $g : x \mapsto \frac{1}{2x + 1}$ when $x < -\frac{1}{2}$.
(a)[4]
Solve $fg(x) = 3$.
(b)[3]
Determine an expression for $(fg)^{-1}(x)$.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Composite function formed as $fg(x)=\frac{1}{(2x+1)^2}-1$” …