Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Functions

Functions — practice question

For $x > 3$, the functions $f$ and $g$ are given by $f:x \mapsto \frac{1}{x^2 - 9}$ and $g:x \mapsto 2x - 3$.
(i)[2]

Find a simplified expression for $gg(x)$.

(ii)[4]

Find an expression for $f^{-1}(x)$, and state the domain of $f^{-1}$.

(iii)[4]

Solve the equation $f(g(x)) = \frac{1}{7}$.

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