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Let f(x) = x 2x 1   and  g(x) = x x 1 . Then the domain of the funtion h(x) = f(g(x)) + g(f(x)) is all real numbers except

Options

A

1 , 1 2 , and 1

B

1 2 , 1 , and 3 2

C

1 2 , 1 2 , and 1

D

1 2 , and 1

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Correct Answer :

Option A

1 , 1 2 , and 1

Solution :

The correct option is the one stating that the domain is all real numbers except:

1 , 1 2 , and 1

To find the domain of the function h(x) = f(g(x)) + g(f(x)), we need to ensure that both terms, f(g(x)) and g(f(x)), are mathematically defined. This means analyzing the domains of the inner functions and the composite functions.

Step 1: Find the restrictions for f(g(x))

For the composition f(g(x)) to be defined, two conditions must be met:

First, the inner function g(x) must be defined. The denominator of g(x) cannot be zero:

x 1 0

x 1

Second, the output of g(x) must fall within the domain of the outer function f(x). Looking at f(x), its denominator cannot be zero, which means its input cannot equal 1/2. Therefore, we must have:

g ( x ) 1 2

Substituting the expression for g(x):

x x 1 1 2

Cross-multiplying gives us:

2 x x 1

x 1

Thus, from f(g(x)), we know that x cannot be 1 or -1.

Step 2: Find the restrictions for g(f(x))

Similarly, for g(f(x)) to be defined:

First, the inner function f(x) must be defined. Its denominator cannot be zero:

2 x 1 0

x 1 2

Second, the output of f(x) must be a valid input for the outer function g(x). Because the denominator of g(x) becomes zero when its input is 1, we must restrict f(x) from equaling 1:

f ( x ) 1

Substituting the expression for f(x):

x 2 x 1 1

Multiplying both sides by the denominator yields:

x 2 x 1

Subtracting x from both sides and moving the constant gives:

x 1

Thus, from g(f(x)), we see that x cannot be 1/2 or 1.

Step 3: Combine all restrictions

Combining the excluded values from both parts, x cannot be equal to -1, 1/2, or 1. If x equals any of these values, at least one part of the function h(x) will be undefined.

Therefore, the domain of h(x) is all real numbers except -1, 1/2, and 1.

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