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Date	May 2022	Marks available	3	Reference code	22M.1.AHL.TZ2.10
Level	Additional Higher Level	Paper	Paper 1	Time zone	Time zone 2
Command term	Find	Question number	10	Adapted from	N/A

Question

The function $f (x) = \ln (\frac{1}{x - 2})$ is defined for $x > 2, x \in ℝ$ .

Find an expression for $f^{- 1} (x)$ . You are not required to state a domain.

[3]

Solve $f (x) = f^{- 1} (x)$ .

[2]

Markscheme

$y = \ln (\frac{1}{x - 2})$

an attempt to isolate $x$ (or $y$ if switched) (M1)

$e^{y} = \frac{1}{x - 2}$

$x - 2 = e^{- y}$

$x = e^{- y} + 2$

switching $x$ and $y$ (seen anywhere) M1

$f^{- 1} (x) = e^{- x} + 2$ A1

[3 marks]

sketch of $f (x)$ and $f^{- 1} (x)$ (M1)

$x = 2.12 (2.12002 \dots)$ A1

[2 marks]

Examiners report

This question was well answered by most candidates.

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Topic 2—Functions » AHL 2.7—Composite functions, finding inverse function incl domain restriction

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