Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Functions

Functions — practice question

The functions are given by $f(x)=5x-3$, $g(x)=64^x$ and $h(x)=\frac{2}{x+1}$, $x\neq-1$.
(a(i))[1]

Find the value of $f(2)$.

(a(ii))[2]

Find the value of $gf(0.5)$.

(b)[3]

Find the inverse function $h^{-1}(x)$.

(c)[2]

Find the value of $x$ when $g(x)=\frac{1}{2^5}$.

(d)[4]

Express $\frac{1}{f(x)}-h(x)$ as a single fraction in simplest form.

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