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JEE Main 2020Functions Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot

Question

If g(x) = x2 + x - 1 and
(goƒ) (x) = 4x2 - 10x + 5, then ƒ is equal to:

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Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C-

Step-by-step explanation

Given, (goƒ) (x) = 4x2 - 10x + 5

g(f(x)) = 4x2 - 10x + 5

g(f()) = = ...(1)

Also given, g(x) = x2 + x - 1

g(f(x)) = f2(x) + f(x) –1

g(f()) = f2() + f() –1 ....(2)

from (1) & (2)

f2() + f() –1 =

f2() + f() + = 0

(f() + )2 = 0

f() = -

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