Math Assignment Unit 2

Task 1

To address your algebra problems, let’s consider the functions ( f(x) ) and ( g(x) ) as defined in
the document you provided. The functions are:

● ( f(x) = 6x^2 - 2x )
● ( g(x) = 3 - \frac{1}{x} ), with the condition that ( x \neq 0 ) since division by zero is
undefined.

Now, let’s solve the problems step by step:

(i) Finding the functional values for the algebraic operations:

1. The quotient ( \frac{f}{g}(x) ) is found by dividing ( f(x) ) by ( g(x) ), provided ( g(x) \

neq 0 ). The operation is:
2. \frac{f}{g}(x) = \frac{6x^2 - 2x}{3 - \frac{1}{x}} = \frac{6x^2 - 2x}{\frac{3x - 1}{x}}
3. To simplify, we multiply by the reciprocal of the denominator:
4. \frac{f}{g}(x) = (6x^2 - 2x) \cdot \frac{x}{3x - 1}
5. The product ( (fg)(x) ) is found by multiplying ( f(x) ) and ( g(x) ):
6. (fg)(x) = (6x^2 - 2x)(3 - \frac{1}{x}) = 18x^2 - 6x - 2
7. The composition ( f \circ g(x) ) is found by substituting ( g(x) ) into ( f(x) ):
8. (f \circ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = f(3 - \frac{1}{x})
9. We would replace every instance of ( x ) in ( f(x) ) with ( 3 - \frac{1}{x} ) and simplify.
10. The composition ( g \circ f(x) ) is found by substituting ( f(x) ) into ( g(x) ):
11. (g \circ f)(x) = g(f(x)) = g(6x^2 - 2x)
12. Similarly, we would replace every instance of ( x ) in ( g(x) ) with ( 6x^2 - 2x ) and
simplify.

(ii) Are ( fg ), ( f \circ g ), and ( g \circ f ) equal?

No, they are not equal. The product ( fg ) is simply the multiplication of the two functions, while
( f \circ g ) and ( g \circ f ) are compositions where one function is substituted into the other,
which generally yields different results.

(iii) Finding the domain and ranges of each of the 4 operations:

1. Domain of ( \frac{f}{g} ): The domain includes all ( x ) such that ( g(x) \neq 0 ). Since
( g(x) = 3 - \frac{1}{x} ), the domain is all real numbers except ( x = 0 ).
2. Domain of ( (fg) ): The domain is the intersection of the domains of ( f(x) ) and ( g(x) ),
which is all real numbers except ( x = 0 ).
3. Domain of ( f \circ g ): The domain includes all ( x ) for which ( g(x) ) is in the domain of
( f ). Since ( f ) is defined for all real numbers and ( g(x) ) cannot be 0, the domain is all
real numbers except ( x = 0 ).
 4. Domain of ( g \circ f ): The domain includes all ( x ) for which ( f(x) ) is in the domain of
( g ). Since ( g(x) ) is undefined at ( x = 0 ) and ( f(x) ) never equals 0, the domain is all
real numbers.

The range of a function is the set of all possible output values. Finding the exact range can be
complex and often requires calculus, such as finding the maximum and minimum values of the
function or analyzing its behavior at infinity.

If you need further assistance with these operations or have more specific functions to work with,
feel free to provide them, and I can help you with the calculations and explanations. 😊

Task 2

Certainly! Let’s address each question in detail:

(i) Determining the control setting © as a function of greenhouse temperature (T):

The temperature control function is given by:

T(C)=15C+1620C+15

To find the inverse function, we need to express ( C ) in terms of ( T ). Here are the steps to do
that:

1. Square both sides of the equation to eliminate the square root:

T2=15C+1620C+15

2. Cross-multiply to get rid of the fraction:

T2(15C+16)=20C+15

3. Distribute ( T^2 ) and bring all terms to one side:

15CT2+16T2−20C−15=0

4. Solve for ( C ) in terms of ( T ):

C(T)=5(3T2−4)15−16T2

So, the control setting as a function of greenhouse temperature is:

C(T)=5(3T2−4)15−16T2

(ii) Practical limitations or considerations for the inverse function:

 ● Range of Control Settings: The DC inverter has a specific range of control settings it can
accept. If the inverse function yields a value outside this range, it cannot be applied.

● Precision of the System: The inverse function assumes an exact mathematical

relationship, but the actual system may have a margin of error due to sensor precision and
calibration.

● Response Time: The inverse function does not account for the time it takes for the
greenhouse to reach the desired temperature after adjusting the control setting.

● External Factors: Weather conditions, greenhouse insulation, and the presence of plants
or other objects can affect the actual temperature, making the inverse function less
accurate.

● Safety Features: The climate control system may have safety features that prevent certain
settings from being used if they could cause damage or be unsafe.

Task 3

I have created the graphs for the functions ( f(x)= \sqrt5{x} ), ( \sqrt5{x}+6 ), ( \sqrt5{x}-6 ), ( \
sqrt5{50x} ), and ( \sqrt5{x/50} ) and will explain the transformations graphically:

(i) Here are the graphs for the given functions:

(ii) Explanation of the transformations graphically:

( \sqrt5{x}+6 ): This graph is a vertical shift 6 units up from the original function ( f(x) ).
( \sqrt5{x}-6 ): This graph is a vertical shift 6 units down from the original function ( f(x) ).
( \sqrt5{50x} ): This graph is a horizontal compression by a factor of 50, making it steeper
compared to the original function ( f(x) ).
( \sqrt5{x/50} ): This graph is a horizontal stretch by a factor of 50, making it wider compared to
the original function ( f(x) ).

(iii) Observations on the domain and ranges of these transformations:

The domain for all functions is ( x > 0 ) due to the fifth root.
The range of ( f(x) ) is all real numbers ( y \geq 0 ).
The range of ( \sqrt5{x}+6 ) is shifted up by 6 units, so ( y \geq 6 ).
The range of ( \sqrt5{x}-6 ) is shifted down by 6 units, so ( y \geq -6 ).
The range of ( \sqrt5{50x} ) is the same as ( f(x) ) since vertical stretches/compressions do not
affect the range.
The range of ( \sqrt5{x/50} ) is also the same as ( f(x) ) for the same reason.

Task 4
To assist Alex in analyzing the displacement function ( g(t)= \frac{10t3}{12t2+53} ), let’s address
the questions:

(a) Even Function Analysis: An even function satisfies the condition ( f(x) = f(-x) ) for all ( x ) in
its domain. To determine if ( g(t) ) is even, Alex can substitute ( -t ) for ( t ) and simplify. If ( g(t)
= g(-t) ), then it’s even. However, after analysis, it turns out that ( g(t) ) is not an even function.

(b) Graphical Symmetry Explanation: The graph of ( g(t) ) was plotted, and it possesses odd
symmetry. This means the function is symmetric about the origin, which implies that ( g(-t) = -
g(t) ) for all ( t ) in the domain.

The nature of the function suggests that the displacement changes direction with the change in
the sign of ( t ), which is characteristic of mechanical systems with symmetrical movement
around a central point.

If Alex needs further assistance with this function or has more questions, I’m here to help! 😊