3.7: Logarithmic function sketch and composite equation

0606/12/M/J/23 — Question 8 · 10 marks

It is given that f(x)=2ln(3x4)f(x) = 2\ln(3x - 4) for x>ax > a.
(a)
Write down the least possible value of aa.
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(b)
Write down the range of ff.
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(c)
It is given that the equation f(x)=f1(x)f(x) = f^{-1}(x) has two solutions. (You do not need to solve this equation.) Using your answer to part (a), sketch the graphs of y=f(x)y = f(x) and y=f1(x)y = f^{-1}(x) on the axes below, stating the coordinates of the points where the graphs meet the axes.
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(d)(i)
It is given that g(x)=2x3g(x) = 2x - 3 for x3x \geqslant 3.
Find an expression for g(g(x))g(g(x)).
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(d)(ii)
Hence solve the equation fg(g(x))=4fg(g(x)) = 4 giving your answer in exact form.
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