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Relations and Functions — Class 10 Samacheer Maths (Unit 1)

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Relations and Functions is Unit 1 of the Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi Class 10 Maths textbook. This page gives complete, verified book back answers and step-by-step solutions for every exercise in the chapter — Exercises 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5, the Unit Exercise, and the 1-mark public-exam MCQs.

What is a relation? A relation from a set A to a set B is any subset of the Cartesian product A × B. What is a function? A function is a special relation in which every element of A is mapped to exactly one element of B. Unit 1 covers the Cartesian product, types of relations, the definition of a function, types of functions (one-one, onto, into, bijective, constant and identity), and how to represent a function using tables, arrow diagrams, graphs and equations.

Relations and Functions — key concepts & quick answers

What is the difference between a relation and a function?
A relation from set A to set B is any subset of the Cartesian product A × B — it simply pairs some elements of A with elements of B. A function is a special relation in which every element of A is paired with exactly one element of B. So every function is a relation, but not every relation is a function.
What is the Cartesian product A × B?
A × B is the set of all ordered pairs (a, b) where a ∈ A and b ∈ B. If A has m elements and B has n elements, then A × B has m × n ordered pairs.
How many relations are there from A to B?
A relation is any subset of A × B. If |A| = m and |B| = n, then A × B has mn pairs, so the number of possible relations from A to B is 2mn.
What are the types of functions in Class 10 Samacheer Maths?
One-one (injective), many-one, onto (surjective) and into. A function that is both one-one and onto is called bijective. The chapter also covers two special functions — the identity function f(x) = x and the constant function f(x) = c.
How do you check whether a graph represents a function?
Use the vertical line test: if every vertical line meets the graph in at most one point, the graph represents a function. If any vertical line cuts it more than once, it is only a relation.
How many exercises are in Class 10 Maths Unit 1?
Unit 1 has six exercises — Exercises 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and the Unit Exercise — plus the 1-mark public-exam MCQs. Full book back answers for all of them are solved on this page.
📋 Exercises in this unit
Ex 1.1 — Cartesian Product Ex 1.2 — Relations Ex 1.3 — Functions Ex 1.4 — Types of Functions Ex 1.5 — Composition of Functions Ex 1.UE — Unit Exercise
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Ex 1.1Cartesian Product7 questions
Q.1 Find $A \times B$, $A \times A$ and $B \times A$
✓ Solution
(i) $A=\{2,-2,3\}$, $B=\{1,-4\}$

$$ A \times B = \{(2,1),(2,-4),(-2,1),(-2,-4),(3,1),(3,-4)\} $$

$$ A \times A = \{(2,2),(2,-2),(2,3),(-2,2),(-2,-2),(-2,3),(3,2),(3,-2),(3,3)\} $$

$$ B \times A = \{(1,2),(1,-2),(1,3),(-4,2),(-4,-2),(-4,3)\} $$

(ii) $A=B=\{p,q\}$

$$ A \times B = \{(p,p),(p,q),(q,p),(q,q)\} $$

$$ A \times A = \{(p,p),(p,q),(q,p),(q,q)\} $$

$$ B \times A = \{(p,p),(p,q),(q,p),(q,q)\} $$

(iii) $A=\{m,n\}, B=\phi$

$$ A \times B = \phi $$

$$ A \times A = \{(m,m),(m,n),(n,m),(n,n)\} $$

$$ B \times A = \phi $$

Q.2 Let $A=\{1,2,3\}$ and $B=\{x \mid x \text{ is a prime number less than }10\}$. Find $A \times B$ and $B \times A$.
✓ Solution

$$ B=\{2,3,5,7\} $$

$$ A \times B = \{ (1,2),(1,3),(1,5),(1,7), (2,2),(2,3),(2,5),(2,7), (3,2),(3,3),(3,5),(3,7) \} $$

$$ B \times A = \{ (2,1),(2,2),(2,3), (3,1),(3,2),(3,3), (5,1),(5,2),(5,3), (7,1),(7,2),(7,3) \} $$

Q.3 If $B \times A=\{(-2,3),(-2,4),(0,3),(0,4),(3,3),(3,4)\}$, find $A$ and $B$.

In $B \times A$, the first component of each ordered pair belongs to $B$ and the second component belongs to $A$.

First components are $-2,0,3$, so $B=\{-2,0,3\}$.

Second components are $3,4$, so $A=\{3,4\}$.

Q.4 If A = {5,6}, B = {4,5,6} and C = {5,6,7}, show that A × A = (B × B) ∩ (C × C).

Solution.

A × A = {(5,5),(5,6),(6,5),(6,6)}.

B × B = {(4,4),(4,5),(4,6),(5,4),(5,5),(5,6),(6,4),(6,5),(6,6)}.

C × C = {(5,5),(5,6),(5,7),(6,5),(6,6),(6,7),(7,5),(7,6),(7,7)}.

(B × B) ∩ (C × C) = {(5,5),(5,6),(6,5),(6,6)} = A × A. Hence proved.

Q.5 Given A = {1,2,3}, B = {2,3,5}, C = {3,4} and D = {1,3,5}, check whether (A × B) ∩ (C × D) = (A ∩ C) × (B ∩ D).

A ∩ C = {3}

B ∩ D = {3,5}

(A ∩ C) × (B ∩ D) = {(3,3), (3,5)}

A × B = {(1,2),(1,3),(1,5),(2,2),(2,3),(2,5),(3,2),(3,3),(3,5)}

C × D = {(3,1),(3,3),(3,5),(4,1),(4,3),(4,5)}

(A × B) ∩ (C × D) = {(3,3),(3,5)}

Hence the equality holds.

Q.6 Let A = {x ∈ W | x < 2}, B = {x ∈ N | 1 < x ≤ 4} and C = {3,5}. Verify (i) A × (B ∪ C) = (A × B) ∪ (A × C), (ii) A × (B ∩ C) = (A × B) ∩ (A × C), and (iii) (A ∪ B) × C = (A × C) ∪ (B × C).

From the given definitions: A = {0,1}, B = {2,3,4}, C = {3,5}.

(i) B ∪ C = {2,3,4,5}.

A × (B ∪ C) = {(0,2),(0,3),(0,4),(0,5),(1,2),(1,3),(1,4),(1,5)}.

(A × B) ∪ (A × C) = {(0,2),(0,3),(0,4),(0,5),(1,2),(1,3),(1,4),(1,5)}.

Thus (i) is verified.

(ii) B ∩ C = {3}.

A × (B ∩ C) = {(0,3),(1,3)}.

(A × B) ∩ (A × C) = {(0,3),(1,3)}.

Thus (ii) is verified.

(iii) A ∪ B = {0,1,2,3,4}.

(A ∪ B) × C = {(0,3),(0,5),(1,3),(1,5),(2,3),(2,5),(3,3),(3,5),(4,3),(4,5)}.

(A × C) ∪ (B × C) = {(0,3),(0,5),(1,3),(1,5),(2,3),(2,5),(3,3),(3,5),(4,3),(4,5)}.

Thus (iii) is verified.

Q.7 Let A be the set of natural numbers less than 8, B the set of prime numbers less than 8, and C the set of even prime numbers. Verify (i) (A ∩ B) × C = (A × C) ∩ (B × C), and (ii) A × (B − C) = (A × B) − (A × C).

A = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7}, B = {2,3,5,7}, C = {2}.

(i) A ∩ B = {2,3,5,7}.

(A ∩ B) × C = {(2,2),(3,2),(5,2),(7,2)}.

A × C = {(1,2),(2,2),(3,2),(4,2),(5,2),(6,2),(7,2)}.

B × C = {(2,2),(3,2),(5,2),(7,2)}.

(A × C) ∩ (B × C) = {(2,2),(3,2),(5,2),(7,2)} = (A ∩ B) × C.

(ii) B − C = {3,5,7}.

A × (B − C) = {(n,m) | n ∈ A, m ∈ {3,5,7}} — list equals {(1,3),(1,5),(1,7),(2,3),(2,5),(2,7),...,(7,3),(7,5),(7,7)}.

(A × B) − (A × C) removes pairs with second coordinate 2, yielding the same set as A × (B − C).

Hence both identities are verified.


Ex 1.2Relations5 questions
Q.1 Let A = {1,2,3,7} and B = {3,0,-1,7}. Which of the following are relations from A to B? (i) R1 = {(2,1), (7,1)} (ii) R2 = {(-1,1)} (iii) R3 = {(2,-1), (7,7), (1,3)} (iv) R4 = {(7,-1), (0,3), (3,3), (0,7)}

Solution.

  • (i) R1 = {(2,1),(7,1)} — Not a relation, since 1 ∉ B.
  • (ii) R2 = {(-1,1)} — Not a relation, since -1 ∉ A (and 1 ∉ B).
  • (iii) R3 = {(2,-1),(7,7),(1,3)} — This is a relation: all first elements are in A and all second elements are in B.
  • (iv) R4 = {(7,-1),(0,3),(3,3),(0,7)} — Not a relation, since 0 ∉ A.
Q.2 Let A = {1,2,3,4,...,45} and let R be the relation “square of a number” on A. Write R as a subset of A × A. Also find the domain and range of R.

Solution.

Squares ≤ 45 are: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36.

Hence R = {(1,1),(2,4),(3,9),(4,16),(5,25),(6,36)}.

Domain: {1,2,3,4,5,6}.

Range: {1,4,9,16,25,36}.

Q.3 A relation R is given by R = {(x,y) | y = x + 3, x ∈ {0,1,2,3,4,5}}. Determine its domain and range.

Compute y = x + 3 for each x:

(0,3), (1,4), (2,5), (3,6), (4,7), (5,8)

Domain: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

Range: {3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}

Q.4 Represent each of the following relations by (a) an arrow diagram, (b) a graph and (c) a set in roster form, wherever possible. (i) {(x,y) | x = 2y, x ∈ {2,3,4,5}, y ∈ {1,2,3,4}} (ii) {(x,y) | y = x+3, x, y are natural numbers < 10}

Solution.

(i)

Valid ordered pairs: {(2,1),(4,2)}.

Arrow diagram: 2 → 1, 4 → 2.

Graph points: (2,1), (4,2).

(ii)

For natural numbers < 10, y = x+3 implies x = 1,2,3,4,5,6 (so that y < 10).

Ordered pairs: {(1,4),(2,5),(3,6),(4,7),(5,8),(6,9)}.

Arrow diagram: 1→4, 2→5, 3→6, 4→7, 5→8, 6→9.

Graph points: (1,4),(2,5),(3,6),(4,7),(5,8),(6,9).

Q.5 A company has four categories of employees: Assistants (A), Clerks (C), Managers (M) and an Executive Officer (E). The company provides ₹10,000, ₹25,000, ₹50,000 and ₹1,00,000 as salaries to the people who work in the categories A, C, M and E respectively. If A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 are Assistants; C1,C2,C3,C4 are Clerks; M1,M2,M3 are Managers and E1,E2 are Executive officers, and if the relation R is defined by xRy where x is the salary given to person y, express the relation R through an ordered pair notation and by an arrow diagram.

Solution.

The relation R (as ordered pairs salary → person) is:

{(10000,A1),(10000,A2),(10000,A3),(10000,A4),(10000,A5), (25000,C1),(25000,C2),(25000,C3),(25000,C4), (50000,M1),(50000,M2),(50000,M3), (100000,E1),(100000,E2)}.

Arrow representation:

10000 → A1,A2,A3,A4,A5

25000 → C1,C2,C3,C4

50000 → M1,M2,M3

100000 → E1,E2


Ex 1.3Functions10 questions
Q.1 Let f be the relation on N defined by f = {(x,y) | y = 2x, x ∈ N}. Find the domain, co-domain and range. Is this relation a function?

Solution.

Since y = 2x, f = {(1,2),(2,4),(3,6),(4,8),…}.

Domain: {1,2,3,4,…} (N).

Co-domain: N.

Range: {2,4,6,8,…} (the even natural numbers).

Each input has exactly one output, so f is a function.

Q.2 Let X = {3,4,6,8} and define f(x) = x^2 + 1. Determine whether the relation R = {(x,f(x)) | x ∈ X} is a function from X to N. Also list the ordered pairs.

Solution.

Compute values: f(3)=10, f(4)=17, f(6)=37, f(8)=65.

Thus R = {(3,10),(4,17),(6,37),(8,65)}.

Every element of X has exactly one image in N, so R is a function.

Q.3 Given the function f(x) = x^2 - 5x + 6, evaluate: (i) f(-1) (ii) f(2a) (iii) f(2) (iv) f(x-1).

Solution.

(i) f(-1) = (-1)^2 -5(-1) +6 = 1+5+6 = 12.

(ii) f(2a) = (2a)^2 -5(2a) +6 = 4a^2 -10a +6.

(iii) f(2) = 4 -10 +6 = 0.

(iv) f(x-1) = (x-1)^2 -5(x-1) +6 = x^2 -7x +12.

Q.4 A graph representing the function $f(x)$ is given in Fig. 1.16.
✓ Solution

It is clear that:

$$ f(9)=2 $$

(i) Find the following values

$$ 9 $$

(b) $f(7)$

Answer

$$ 6 $$

(c) $f(2)$

Answer

$$ 6 $$

(d) $f(10)$

Answer

$$ 0 $$

(ii) For what value of $x$ is $f(x)=1$?

$$ x=9.5 $$

(iii) Describe

$$ \{x\mid 0\leq x\leq10,\;x\in R\} $$

(b) Range

Answer

$$ \{y\mid 0\leq y\leq9,\;y\in R\} $$

(iv) What is the image of 6 under $f$?

$$ f(6)=5 $$

Q.5 Let f(x) = 2x + 5. If x ≠ 0, find (f(x) - 5)/x.

Solution.

(f(x)-5)/x = (2x+5-5)/x = (2x)/x = 2, for x ≠ 0.

Answer: 2 (with x ≠ 0).

Q.6 A function is defined by f(x) = 2x − 3. (i) Find (f(0) + f(1))/2. (ii) Find x such that f(x) = 0. (iii) Find x such that f(x) = x. (iv) Find x such that f(x) = 1/2.

Solution

Given f(x) = 2x − 3.

(i) f(0) = 2·0 − 3 = −3, f(1) = 2·1 − 3 = −1. So (f(0)+f(1))/2 = (−3 + (−1))/2 = −4/2 = −2.

(ii) Solve 2x − 3 = 0 ⇒ x = 3/2.

(iii) Solve 2x − 3 = x ⇒ x = 3.

(iv) Solve 2x − 3 = 1/2 ⇒ 2x = 3 + 1/2 = 7/2 ⇒ x = 7/4.

Answers: (i) −2, (ii) 3/2, (iii) 3, (iv) 7/4.

Q.7 An open box is made from a square sheet of side 24 cm by cutting equal squares of side $x$ from each corner.
✓ Solution

Length:

$$ 24-2x $$

Breadth:

$$ 24-2x $$

Height:

$$ x $$

Volume:

$$ V=x(24-2x)^2 $$

$$ =x(576-96x+4x^2) $$

$$ =576x-96x^2+4x^3 $$

Answer

$$ V(x)=4x^3-96x^2+576x $$

Q.8 A function is defined by f(x) = 3 - 2x. Find all x such that f(x^2) = (f(x))^2.

Solution.

f(x^2) = 3 - 2x^2.

(f(x))^2 = (3 - 2x)^2 = 9 - 12x + 4x^2.

Equate: 3 - 2x^2 = 9 - 12x + 4x^2 ⇒ 6x^2 - 12x + 6 = 0 ⇒ x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0 ⇒ (x-1)^2 = 0.

Answer: x = 1.

Q.9 A plane is flying at a speed of 500 km per hour.
✓ Solution

$$ \text{Distance}=\text{Speed}\times\text{Time} $$

$$ d=500t $$

Answer

$$ d(t)=500t $$

Q.10 The data below depicts the length 'x' of a person's forehand (in cm) and their corresponding height 'y' (in inches): (35,56), (45,65), (50,69.5), (55,74). Based on this data a student finds a relationship between the height y and the forehand length x as y = ax + b, where a and b are constants. (i) Check whether this relation is a function. (ii) Find a and b. (iii) Find the height of a person whose forehand length is 40 cm. (iv) Find the forehand length of a person if the height is 53.3 inches.

Solution

(i) Yes. The relation assigns to each forehand length x exactly one height y, so it is a function.

(ii) Use any two data points to find a and b. From (35,56) and (45,65):

slope a = (65−56)/(45−35) = 9/10 = 0.9.
Then b = 56 − 0.9×35 = 56 − 31.5 = 24.5.

So y = 0.9x + 24.5.

(iii) For x = 40: y = 0.9×40 + 24.5 = 36 + 24.5 = 60.5 inches.

(iv) For y = 53.3: 53.3 = 0.9x + 24.5 ⇒ 0.9x = 28.8 ⇒ x = 32 cm.


Ex 1.4Types of Functions12 questions
Q.1 Determine whether the following graphs represent functions.
✓ Solution

1. Not a function 2. Function 3. Not a function 4. Function

Reason

A graph represents a function only if every vertical line intersects the graph at most once (Vertical Line Test).

Q.2 Let f: A → B be defined by f(x) = x/2 − 1, where A = {2, 4, 6, 10, 12} and B = {0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 9}. Represent f by: (i) the set of ordered pairs, (ii) a table, (iii) an arrow diagram, (iv) a graph (plot the points).

Solution

(i) Ordered pairs:

{(2,0), (4,1), (6,2), (10,4), (12,5)}

(ii) Table:

2 → 0
4 → 1
6 → 2
10 → 4
12 → 5

(iii) Arrow diagram: map 2↦0, 4↦1, 6↦2, 10↦4, 12↦5.

(iv) Graph: plot the points (2,0), (4,1), (6,2), (10,4), (12,5) in the Cartesian plane.

Q.3 Represent the function
✓ Solution

$$ f=\{(1,2),(2,2),(3,2),(4,3),(5,4)\} $$

through:

(i) Arrow diagram

$$ 1 \to 2 $$

$$ 2 \to 2 $$

$$ 3 \to 2 $$

$$ 4 \to 3 $$

$$ 5 \to 4 $$

(ii) Table form

| x | f(x) | |---|---| | 1 | 2 | | 2 | 2 | | 3 | 2 | | 4 | 3 | | 5 | 4 |

(iii) Graph

Plot the points:

$$ (1,2),(2,2),(3,2),(4,3),(5,4) $$

Q.4 Show that the function
✓ Solution

Suppose

$$ f(a)=f(b) $$

Then,

$$ 2a-1=2b-1 $$

$$ 2a=2b $$

$$ a=b $$

Hence $f$ is one-one.

The range is

$$ \{1,3,5,7,\dots\} $$

Even natural numbers are not images of any element.

Hence the function is not onto.

Q.5 Show that the function
✓ Solution

Suppose

$$ f(a)=f(b) $$

Then,

$$ a^2+a+3=b^2+b+3 $$

$$ a^2-b^2+a-b=0 $$

$$ (a-b)(a+b+1)=0 $$

Since $a+b+1\neq0$,

$$ a-b=0 $$

$$ a=b $$

Hence the function is one-one.

Q.6 Let A = {1, 2, 3, 4}, B = N and f(x) = x^3. (i) Find the range of f. (ii) Identify the type of function f (one-one, onto/into, etc.).

Solution

(i) Compute images: f(1)=1, f(2)=8, f(3)=27, f(4)=64. So the range is {1, 8, 27, 64}.

(ii) The function is one-one (distinct inputs give distinct outputs). Since the codomain B is N and the range is a proper subset of N, f is not onto; it is an into function.

Q.7 State whether the following functions are bijective.
✓ Solution
(i)

The function is linear and every real number has a unique pre-image.

Hence it is both one-one and onto.

Answer

Bijective function.

(ii)

$$ $$ f(1)=f(-1) $$

Hence it is not one-one.

Also range does not cover all real numbers.

Answer

Not bijective.

Q.8 Let A = {−1, 1} and B = {0, 2}. A function f: A → B is defined by f(x) = ax + b and is onto. Find a and b.

Solution

Onto means both elements of B are attained. Use f(−1)=0 and f(1)=2.

f(−1)= −a + b = 0
f(1)= a + b = 2

Add: 2b = 2 ⇒ b = 1. Then −a + 1 = 0 ⇒ a = 1.

Answer: a = 1, b = 1.

Q.9 If the function f is defined by f(x) = { x + 2, for x ≥ 0; 2x + 1, for x < 0 }, find: (i) f(3) (ii) f(0) (iii) f(−1.5) (iv) f(2) + f(−2).

Solution

(i) f(3) = 3 + 2 = 5.

(ii) f(0) = 0 + 2 = 2.

(iii) For x = −1.5 (<0): f(−1.5) = 2(−1.5) + 1 = −3 + 1 = −2.

(iv) f(2) = 2 + 2 = 4; f(−2) = 2(−2) + 1 = −4 + 1 = −3. So f(2) + f(−2) = 4 + (−3) = 1.

Q.10 A function
✓ Solution

1. $f(-3)+f(2)=2$

2. $f(7)-f(1)=10$

3. $2f(4)+f(8)=178$

4.

$$ -\frac{9}{17} $$

Q.11 The distance S an object travels under the influence of gravity in time t seconds is given by S(t) = (g/2) t^2 + a t + b, where g is the acceleration due to gravity and a > 0, b are constants. Verify whether the function S(t) is one-one or not (for practical values of t).

Solution

Consider t ≥ 0 (time is nonnegative). S'(t) = g t + a. Since g > 0 and a > 0, we have S'(t) = g t + a ≥ a > 0 for all t ≥ 0. Thus S is strictly increasing on t ≥ 0, so S is one-one on the practical domain of time (t ≥ 0).

Q.12 Temperature conversion function: F = (9/5)C + 32. Find: (i) F(0) (ii) F(28) (iii) F(−10) (iv) F when C = 100°C (v) Find the temperature when Celsius equals Fahrenheit.

F = (9/5)C + 32

  • (i) F(0) = (9/5)·0 + 32 = 32 °F
  • (ii) F(28) = (9/5)·28 + 32 = 50.4 + 32 = 82.4 °F
  • (iii) F(−10) = (9/5)·(−10) + 32 = −18 + 32 = 14 °F
  • (iv) For C = 100 °C: F = (9/5)·100 + 32 = 180 + 32 = 212 °F
  • (v) Solve (9/5)C + 32 = C ⇒ (9/5)C − C = −32 ⇒ (4/5)C = −32 ⇒ C = −32·(5/4) = −40. Thus Celsius = Fahrenheit = −40°.

Ex 1.5Composition of Functions10 questions
Q.1 Using the functions $f$ and $g$, find $f\circ g$ and $g\circ f$. Check whether
✓ Solution

$$ f\circ g=g\circ f $$

(i)

$$ $$ (f\circ g)(x)=f(g(x)) $$

$$ =f(x^2) $$

$$ =x^2-6 $$

Thus,

$$ (f\circ g)(x)=x^2-6 $$

Now,

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=g(f(x)) $$

$$ =g(x-6) $$

$$ =(x-6)^2 $$

$$ =x^2-12x+36 $$

Answer

$$ (f\circ g)(x)=x^2-6 $$

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=x^2-12x+36 $$

Hence,

$$ f\circ g\neq g\circ f $$

(ii)

$$ $$ (f\circ g)(x)=f(2x^2-1) $$

$$ =\frac2{2x^2-1} $$

Now,

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=g\left(\frac2x\right) $$

$$ =2\left(\frac2x\right)^2-1 $$

$$ =\frac8{x^2}-1 $$

Answer

$$ (f\circ g)(x)=\frac2{2x^2-1} $$

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=\frac8{x^2}-1 $$

Hence,

$$ f\circ g\neq g\circ f $$

(iii)

$$ $$ (f\circ g)(x)=f(3-x) $$

$$ =\frac1{3-x} $$

Now,

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=g\left(\frac1x\right) $$

$$ =3-\frac1x $$

Answer

$$ (f\circ g)(x)=\frac1{3-x} $$

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=3-\frac1x $$

Hence,

$$ f\circ g\neq g\circ f $$

(iv)

$$ $$ (f\circ g)(x)=f(x-4) $$

$$ =(x-4)+3=x-1 $$

Now,

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=g(x+3) $$

$$ =(x+3)-4=x-1 $$

Answer

$$ (f\circ g)(x)=x-1 $$

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=x-1 $$

Hence,

$$ f\circ g=g\circ f $$

(v)

$$ $$ (f\circ g)(x)=f(x+1) $$

$$ =4(x+1)^2-1 $$

$$ =4(x^2+2x+1)-1 $$

$$ =4x^2+8x+3 $$

Now,

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=g(4x^2-1) $$

$$ =(4x^2-1)+1 $$

$$ =4x^2 $$

Answer

$$ (f\circ g)(x)=4x^2+8x+3 $$

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=4x^2 $$

Hence,

$$ f\circ g\neq g\circ f $$

Q.2 Find the value of $k$ such that
✓ Solution

$$ f\circ g=g\circ f $$

(i)

$$ $$ (f\circ g)(x)=3(6x-k)+2 $$

$$ =18x-3k+2 $$

Now,

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=6(3x+2)-k $$

$$ =18x+12-k $$

Equating:

$$ 18x-3k+2=18x+12-k $$

$$ -3k+2=12-k $$

$$ -2k=10 $$

$$ k=-5 $$

Answer

$$ k=-5 $$

(ii)

$$ $$ (f\circ g)(x)=2(4x+5)-k $$

$$ =8x+10-k $$

Now,

$$ (g\circ f)(x)=4(2x-k)+5 $$

$$ =8x-4k+5 $$

Equating:

$$ 8x+10-k=8x-4k+5 $$

$$ 10-k=-4k+5 $$

$$ 3k=-5 $$

$$ k=-\frac53 $$

Answer

$$ k=-\frac53 $$

Q.3 Let f(x) = 2x − 1 and g(x) = (x + 1)/2. Find (f ∘ g)(x) and (g ∘ f)(x). Check whether f ∘ g = g ∘ f.

Solution

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = f((x+1)/2) = 2((x+1)/2) − 1 = x + 1 − 1 = x.

(g ∘ f)(x) = g(f(x)) = g(2x − 1) = ((2x − 1) + 1)/2 = 2x/2 = x.

Hence (f ∘ g)(x) = (g ∘ f)(x) = x.

Q.4 (i)
✓ Solution

If

$$ f(x)=x^2-1,\quad g(x)=x-2 $$

find $a$, if

$$ (g\circ f)(a)=1 $$

Solution

$$ (g\circ f)(a)=g(a^2-1) $$

$$ =(a^2-1)-2 $$

$$ =a^2-3 $$

Given:

$$ a^2-3=1 $$

$$ a^2=4 $$

$$ a=\pm2 $$

Answer

$$ a=2,-2 $$

(ii) Find $k$, if

$$ f(f(k))=f(2k-1) $$

Since $f(x)=2x-1$,

$$ f(2k-1)=2(2k-1)-1 $$

$$ =4k-3 $$

Given:

$$ 4k-3=5 $$

$$ 4k=8 $$

$$ k=2 $$

Answer

$$ k=2 $$

Q.5 Let f(x) = 2x + 1 and g(x) = x^2. Find (f ∘ g)(x) and its range for x ∈ ℝ. Then find (g ∘ f)(x) and its range for x ∈ ℝ.

Solution

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = 2x^2 + 1. For x ∈ ℝ, x^2 ≥ 0, so 2x^2 ≥ 0 and 2x^2 + 1 ≥ 1. Range: [1, ∞).

(g ∘ f)(x) = g(f(x)) = (2x + 1)^2 = 4x^2 + 4x + 1 = 4(x + 1/2)^2. This expression ≥ 0 for all real x and attains 0 at x = −1/2. Range: [0, ∞).

Q.6 Let f(x) = x^2 − 1. Find (i) f ∘ f and (ii) f ∘ f ∘ f.

Solution

(i) (f ∘ f)(x) = f(f(x)) = f(x^2 − 1) = (x^2 − 1)^2 − 1 = x^4 − 2x^2.

(ii) (f ∘ f ∘ f)(x) = f((f ∘ f)(x)) = f(x^4 − 2x^2) = (x^4 − 2x^2)^2 − 1 = x^8 − 4x^6 + 4x^4 − 1.

Q.7 Let f(x) = x^5 and g(x) = x^4. Determine whether f and g are one-one functions. Is the composition f ∘ g one-one?

Solution

f(x)=x^5 is strictly increasing on ℝ, so f is one-one.

g(x)=x^4 is not one-one on ℝ because g(2)=16 and g(−2)=16 (distinct inputs give the same output), so g is not one-one.

(f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = f(x^4) = (x^4)^5 = x^20. Since x^20 = (−x)^20, (f ∘ g)(2) = (f ∘ g)(−2), so f ∘ g is not one-one on ℝ.

Q.8 Show that (f ∘ g) ∘ h = f ∘ (g ∘ h) (i.e. composition of functions is associative).

For any x in the domain,

( (f ∘ g) ∘ h )(x) = (f ∘ g)(h(x)) = f(g(h(x))).

Also, ( f ∘ (g ∘ h) )(x) = f((g ∘ h)(x)) = f(g(h(x))).

Since both expressions equal f(g(h(x))) for every x, (f ∘ g) ∘ h = f ∘ (g ∘ h).

Q.9 Let f be a linear function such that f(0) = −1 and f(−1) = 3. Find f(x).

Solution. Let f(x) = ax + b. From f(0) = −1 we get b = −1. From f(−1) = 3 we get −a + b = 3 ⇒ −a − 1 = 3 ⇒ a = −4. Thus f(x) = −4x − 1. Check: f(2) = −8 − 1 = −9.

Answer: f(x) = −4x − 1.

Q.10 In electrical circuit theory, a circuit C(t) is called a linear circuit if it satisfies the superposition principle C(a t1 + b t2) = a C(t1) + b C(t2) for constants a and b. Show that the circuit C(t) = 3t is linear.

Compute:

C(a t1 + b t2) = 3(a t1 + b t2) = 3a t1 + 3b t2 = a(3 t1) + b(3 t2) = a C(t1) + b C(t2).

Hence C(t) = 3t satisfies the superposition principle and is linear.


Ex 1.UEUnit Exercise25 questions
Q.1 If the ordered pairs
✓ Solution

$$ (x,y)=(1,-5),(1,1),(2,-5),(2,1) $$

Q.2 The cartesian product $A\times A$ has 9 elements among which $(-1,0)$ and $(0,1)$ are found.
✓ Solution

$$ A=\{-1,0,1\} $$

Remaining elements:

$$ \{ (-1,-1),(-1,1), (0,-1),(0,0), (1,-1),(1,0),(1,1) \} $$

Q.3 Given that f(x) = √(x + 4). Find (i) f(0) (ii) f(3) (iii) f(a + 1) in terms of a. (Given that a ≥ 0.)

Solution

f(0) = √(0 + 4) = 2

f(3) = √(3 + 4) = √7

f(a + 1) = √(a + 1 + 4) = √(a + 5)

Q.4 Let A = {9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17} and let f: A → N be defined by f(n) = the highest prime factor of n. Write f as a set of ordered pairs and find the range of f.

Solution

The set of ordered pairs is

{ (9, 3), (10, 5), (11, 11), (12, 3), (13, 13), (14, 7), (15, 5), (16, 2), (17, 17) }.

The range is {2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17}.

Q.5 Find the domain of
✓ Solution

$$ [-1,1] $$

Q.6 If f(x) = x^2, g(x) = 3x and h(x) = x − 2, prove that (f ∘ g) ∘ h = f ∘ (g ∘ h).

Solution

Compute g(h(x)) = 3·(x − 2) = 3(x − 2). Then f(g(h(x))) = [3(x − 2)]^2 = 9(x − 2)^2.

Compute (f ∘ g)(x) = f(g(x)) = [3x]^2 = 9x^2. Then ((f ∘ g) ∘ h)(x) = (f ∘ g)(h(x)) = 9·(h(x))^2 = 9(x − 2)^2.

Hence (f ∘ g) ∘ h = f ∘ (g ∘ h), both equal to 9(x − 2)^2.

Q.7 Let A = {1, 2}, B = {1, 2, 3, 4}, C = {5, 6} and D = {5, 6, 7, 8}. Verify whether A × C ⊆ B × D.

Solution

A×C = {(1,5), (1,6), (2,5), (2,6)}. Each first component (1 or 2) belongs to B and each second component (5 or 6) belongs to D, so every pair of A×C is also in B×D. Therefore A×C ⊆ B×D.

Q.8 If f(x) = (x − 1)/(x + 1), x ≠ −1, show that f(f(x)) = −1/x (provided x ≠ 0).

Solution

f(x) = (x − 1)/(x + 1). Compute f(f(x)) = ( f(x) − 1 ) / ( f(x) + 1 ).

Substitute f(x):

f(f(x)) = ( (x − 1)/(x + 1) − 1 ) / ( (x − 1)/(x + 1) + 1 )

= ( (x − 1 − x − 1)/(x + 1) ) / ( (x − 1 + x + 1)/(x + 1) )

= ( −2/(x + 1) ) / ( 2x/(x + 1) ) = −2/(2x) = −1/x.

Thus f(f(x)) = −1/x, for x ≠ 0 (and x ≠ −1 for domain of f).

Q.9 The functions f and g are defined by f(x) = 6x + 8 and g(x) = (x − 2)/3. (i) Calculate g(g(1/2)). (ii) Write an expression for g(f(x)) in its simplest form.

Solution

(i) g(1/2) = (1/2 − 2)/3 = (−3/2)/3 = −1/2. Then g(g(1/2)) = g(−1/2) = (−1/2 − 2)/3 = (−5/2)/3 = −5/6.

(ii) g(f(x)) = (f(x) − 2)/3 = (6x + 8 − 2)/3 = (6x + 6)/3 = 2x + 2 = 2(x + 1).

Q.10 Write the domain of the following functions.
Solution:
  • (i) R \ {9}
  • (ii) R
  • (iii) [2, ∞)
  • (iv) R
Q.1 If the ordered pairs (2x − y, 3x + 4) and (−2, 5) are equal, find x and y.

Equate corresponding coordinates: 2x − y = −2 and 3x + 4 = 5. From 3x + 4 = 5, 3x = 1 ⇒ x = 1/3. Substitute into 2x − y = −2: 2(1/3) − y = −2 ⇒ 2/3 − y = −2 ⇒ −y = −2 − 2/3 = −8/3 ⇒ y = 8/3.

Answer: x = 1/3, y = 8/3.

Q.2 The Cartesian product A × A has 9 elements. Among the ordered pairs (−1, 0) and (0, 1) are found. Find the set A and list all elements of A × A.

If A × A has 9 elements then n(A) = 3, so A has three elements. The given ordered pairs show that −1, 0 and 1 must be elements of A. Thus A = {−1, 0, 1}.

The Cartesian product A × A is the set of all ordered pairs with first and second entries from A, so

{(−1,−1), (−1,0), (−1,1), (0,−1), (0,0), (0,1), (1,−1), (1,0), (1,1)}.

Q.3 Let A = {1, 2}, B = {1, 2, 3, 4}, C = {5, 6} and D = {5, 6, 7, 8}. Verify whether A × C is a subset of B × D.

A × C = {(1,5), (1,6), (2,5), (2,6)}. Each of these ordered pairs has first coordinate in B and second coordinate in D, so every element of A × C is in B × D. Therefore A × C ⊆ B × D.

Q.4 If there are 1024 relations from
✓ Solution

Number of relations:

$$ 2^{mn}=1024 $$

$$ 2^{5n}=2^{10} $$

$$ 5n=10 $$

$$ n=2 $$

Correct option: (2)

Q.5 The range of the relation
✓ Solution

Primes less than 13:

$$ 2,3,5,7,11 $$

Squares:

$$ 4,9,25,49,121 $$

Correct option: (3)

Q.6 If the ordered pairs (a + 2, 2a + b) and (5, 4) are equal, find a and b.

Solution

From equality of ordered pairs: a + 2 = 5 ⇒ a = 3.

Also 2a + b = 4 ⇒ 2·3 + b = 4 ⇒ 6 + b = 4 ⇒ b = −2.

Hence a = 3, b = −2.

Q.7 Let A = {1, 2}, B = {1, 2, 3, 4}, C = {5, 6} and D = {5, 6, 7, 8}. Verify whether A × C is a subset of B × D.

Compute A × C = {(1,5), (1,6), (2,5), (2,6)}.

Since every first component (1 or 2) belongs to B and every second component (5 or 6) belongs to D, each ordered pair of A × C is also an element of B × D. Hence A × C ⊆ B × D.

Q.8 If f(x) = (x - 1)/(x + 1) (x ≠ −1), show that f(f(x)) = −1/x (for x ≠ 0).

Let y = f(x) = (x − 1)/(x + 1). Then

f(f(x)) = f(y) = (y − 1)/(y + 1) = ( (x−1)/(x+1) − 1 ) / ( (x−1)/(x+1) + 1 ).

Simplify numerator: (x−1) − (x+1) = −2, denominator: (x−1) + (x+1) = 2x, both over (x+1), so

f(f(x)) = [ (−2)/(x+1) ] / [ (2x)/(x+1) ] = (−2)/(2x) = −1/x.

Thus f(f(x)) = −1/x, provided x ≠ 0 and x ≠ −1.

Q.9 Let f(x) = (x + 6)/8 and g(x) = (x − 2)/3. (i) Calculate g(g(1/2)). (ii) Find (g ∘ f)(x) in simplest form.

(i) g(1/2) = (1/2 − 2)/3 = (−3/2)/3 = −1/2. Then g(g(1/2)) = g(−1/2) = (−1/2 − 2)/3 = (−5/2)/3 = −5/6.

(ii) (g ∘ f)(x) = g(f(x)) = (f(x) − 2)/3 = ((x + 6)/8 − 2)/3 = ((x + 6 − 16)/8)/3 = (x − 10)/24.

Q.10 If f(x) = 2x^2 and g(x) = x/3, find (f ∘ g)(x).
✓ Solution

$$ (f\circ g)(x)=2\left(\frac{x}{3}\right)^2 $$

$$ =\frac{2x^2}{9} $$

Correct option: (3)

Q.11 If there exists a bijection (a one-to-one and onto function) f : A → B and n(A) = 7, what is n(B)?
✓ Solution

Bijective functions have equal cardinalities.

$$ n(A)=n(B)=7 $$

Correct option: (1)

Q.12 Let g = {(0,2), (1,0), (2,4), (-4,2), (7,0)} and let f be the inverse relation of g (that is, f = g^{-1}). Find the range of f.

Since f = g^{-1}, each ordered pair (a,b) in g gives (b,a) in f. From g:

  • g(0)=2 ⇒ f(2)=0
  • g(1)=0 ⇒ f(0)=1
  • g(2)=4 ⇒ f(4)=2
  • g(-4)=2 ⇒ f(2)=0 (repeat)
  • g(7)=0 ⇒ f(0)=1 (repeat)

Thus the values (images) of f are {0,1,2}. Hence the range of f is {0, 1, 2}.

Q.13 Let f(x) = x + 1/2. Which of the following holds for all x,y? (A) f(x+y) = f(x)·f(y) (B) f(x+y) = f(x) + f(y) (C) f(x+y) ≤ f(x)·f(y) (D) None of these

Answer: (D) None of these.

Explanation: f(x+y)=x+y+1/2, f(x)+f(y)=x+y+1, and f(x)·f(y)=(x+1/2)(y+1/2)=xy+½(x+y)+1/4. None of the equalities/inequalities hold for all x,y (for example x=1,y=1 gives f(2)=2.5, f(1)+f(1)=3, f(1)·f(1)=2.25).

Q.14 If g = {(1,1), (2,3), (3,5), (4,7)} is a function given by g(x) = αx + β, then the values of α and β are:

Answer: α = 2, β = −1 (option (B)).

Work: g(1)=1 ⇒ α+β=1. g(2)=3 ⇒ 2α+β=3. Subtracting gives α=2, then β=1−α=−1.

Q.15 f(x) = (x+1)^3 − (x−1)^3 represents a function which is
  1. (a) linear
  2. (b) cubic
  3. (c) reciprocal
  4. (d) quadratic

Answer: (D) Quadratic.

Work: (x+1)^3 = x^3+3x^2+3x+1 and (x−1)^3 = x^3−3x^2+3x−1. Subtracting gives f(x)=6x^2+2, which is a quadratic function.


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