Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - 6.3 Perform Function Operations and Composition - 6.3 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 433: 39

Answer

$f(x)=e^x$ $g(x)=\ln x$

Work Step by Step

Since we have to determine two different functions $f$ and $g$ so that $f(g(x))=g(f(x))$, the easiest way is to consider a one-to-one function $f$ and find its inverse $g$. For example: $$f(x)=e^x\text{ and }g(x)=\ln x.$$ Check if the two functions verify the conditions: $$\begin{align*} f(g(x))&=e^{\ln x}=x\\ g(f(x))&=\ln (e^x)=x\ln e=x. \end{align*}$$ Since $f(g(x))=x=g(f(x))$ and $f(x)\not=g(x)$, the two functions check the conditions.
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