2.10: Surd inverse and composite equations

0606/23/M/J/17 — Question 9 · 9 marks

The functions ff and gg are defined, for x>1x > 1, by f(x)=9x1f(x) = 9\sqrt{x - 1} and g(x)=x2+2g(x) = x^{2} + 2.
(i)
Find an expression for f1(x)f^{-1}(x), stating its domain.
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(ii)
Find the exact value of fg(7)fg(7).
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(iii)
Solve gf(x)=5x2+83x95gf(x) = 5x^{2} + 83x - 95.
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