WAEC Further Mathematics 2013 Question 35

Question 35

Functions

If g(x) = (x + 1)/(x + 2), (x ≠ −2), find g−1(2).

  1. A.3
  2. B.2
  3. C.−2
  4. D.−3
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Answer: D (−3)

Explanation

Solve (x + 1)/(x + 2) = 2: x + 1 = 2x + 4, so x = −3.