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== Problem == | == Problem == | ||
The [[function]] <math>f</math> defined by <math>f(x)= \frac{ax+b}{cx+d}</math>, where <math>a</math>,<math>b</math>,<math>c</math> and <math>d</math> are nonzero real numbers, has the properties <math>f(19)=19</math>, <math>f(97)=97</math> and <math>f(f(x))=x</math> for all values except <math>\frac{-d}{c}</math>. Find the unique number that is not in the range of <math>f</math>. | The [[function]] <math>f</math> defined by <math>f(x)= \frac{ax+b}{cx+d}</math>, where <math>a</math>,<math>b</math>,<math>c</math> and <math>d</math> are nonzero real numbers, has the properties <math>f(19)=19</math>, <math>f(97)=97</math> and <math>f(f(x))=x</math> for all values except <math>\frac{-d}{c}</math>. Find the unique number that is not in the range of <math>f</math>. | ||
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First, we use the fact that <math>f(f(x)) = x</math> for all <math>x</math> in the domain. Substituting the function definition, we have <math>\frac {a\frac {ax + b}{cx + d} + b}{c\frac {ax + b}{cx + d} + d} = x</math>, which reduces to | First, we use the fact that <math>f(f(x)) = x</math> for all <math>x</math> in the domain. Substituting the function definition, we have <math>\frac {a\frac {ax + b}{cx + d} + b}{c\frac {ax + b}{cx + d} + d} = x</math>, which reduces to | ||
<cmath>\frac {(a^2 + bc)x + b(a + d)}{c(a + d)x + (bc + d^2)} =\frac {px + q}{rx + s} = x. </cmath> | <cmath>\frac {(a^2 + bc)x + b(a + d)}{c(a + d)x + (bc + d^2)} =\frac {px + q}{rx + s} = x. </cmath> | ||
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Alternatively, we could have found out that <math>a = -d</math> by using the fact that <math>f(f(-b/a))=-b/a</math>. | Alternatively, we could have found out that <math>a = -d</math> by using the fact that <math>f(f(-b/a))=-b/a</math>. | ||
− | + | == Solution 2 == | |
First, we note that <math>e = \frac ac</math> is the horizontal [[Asymptote (Geometry)|asymptote]] of the function, and since this is a linear function over a linear function, the unique number not in the range of <math>f</math> will be <math>e</math>. <math>\frac{ax+b}{cx+d} = \frac{b-\frac{cd}{a}}{cx+d} + \frac{a}{c}</math>. [[Without loss of generality]], let <math>c=1</math>, so the function becomes <math>\frac{b- \frac{d}{a}}{x+d} + e</math>. | First, we note that <math>e = \frac ac</math> is the horizontal [[Asymptote (Geometry)|asymptote]] of the function, and since this is a linear function over a linear function, the unique number not in the range of <math>f</math> will be <math>e</math>. <math>\frac{ax+b}{cx+d} = \frac{b-\frac{cd}{a}}{cx+d} + \frac{a}{c}</math>. [[Without loss of generality]], let <math>c=1</math>, so the function becomes <math>\frac{b- \frac{d}{a}}{x+d} + e</math>. | ||
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Clearly we can discard the positive root, so <math>e = 58</math>. | Clearly we can discard the positive root, so <math>e = 58</math>. | ||
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We first note (as before) that the number not in the range of | We first note (as before) that the number not in the range of | ||
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− | + | == Solution 4 == | |
Any number that is not in the domain of the inverse of <math>f(x)</math> cannot be in the range of <math>f(x)</math>. Starting with <math>f(x) = \frac{ax+b}{cx+d}</math>, we rearrange some things to get <math>x = \frac{b-f(x)d}{f(x)c-a}</math>. Clearly, <math>\frac{a}{c}</math> is the number that is outside the range of <math>f(x)</math>. | Any number that is not in the domain of the inverse of <math>f(x)</math> cannot be in the range of <math>f(x)</math>. Starting with <math>f(x) = \frac{ax+b}{cx+d}</math>, we rearrange some things to get <math>x = \frac{b-f(x)d}{f(x)c-a}</math>. Clearly, <math>\frac{a}{c}</math> is the number that is outside the range of <math>f(x)</math>. | ||
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This solution follows in the same manner as the last paragraph of the first solution. | This solution follows in the same manner as the last paragraph of the first solution. | ||
− | + | == Solution 5 == | |
Since <math>f(f(x))</math> is <math>x</math>, it must be symmetric across the line <math>y=x</math>. Also, since <math>f(19)=19</math>, it must touch the line <math>y=x</math> at <math>(19,19)</math> and <math>(97,97)</math>. <math>f</math> a hyperbola that is a scaled and transformed version of <math>y=\frac{1}{x}</math>. Write <math>f(x)= \frac{ax+b}{cx+d}</math> as <math>\frac{y}{cx+d}+z</math>, and z is our desired answer <math>\frac{a}{c}</math>. Take the basic hyperbola, <math>y=\frac{1}{x}</math>. The distance between points <math>(1,1)</math> and <math>(-1,-1)</math> is <math>2\sqrt{2}</math>, while the distance between <math>(19,19)</math> and <math>(97,97)</math> is <math>78\sqrt{2}</math>, so it is <math>y=\frac{1}{x}</math> scaled by a factor of <math>39</math>. Then, we will need to shift it from <math>(-39,-39)</math> to <math>(19,19)</math>, shifting up by <math>58</math>, or <math>z</math>, so our answer is <math>\boxed{58}</math>. Note that shifting the <math>x</math> does not require any change from <math>z</math>; it changes the denominator of the part <math>\frac{1}{x-k}</math>. | Since <math>f(f(x))</math> is <math>x</math>, it must be symmetric across the line <math>y=x</math>. Also, since <math>f(19)=19</math>, it must touch the line <math>y=x</math> at <math>(19,19)</math> and <math>(97,97)</math>. <math>f</math> a hyperbola that is a scaled and transformed version of <math>y=\frac{1}{x}</math>. Write <math>f(x)= \frac{ax+b}{cx+d}</math> as <math>\frac{y}{cx+d}+z</math>, and z is our desired answer <math>\frac{a}{c}</math>. Take the basic hyperbola, <math>y=\frac{1}{x}</math>. The distance between points <math>(1,1)</math> and <math>(-1,-1)</math> is <math>2\sqrt{2}</math>, while the distance between <math>(19,19)</math> and <math>(97,97)</math> is <math>78\sqrt{2}</math>, so it is <math>y=\frac{1}{x}</math> scaled by a factor of <math>39</math>. Then, we will need to shift it from <math>(-39,-39)</math> to <math>(19,19)</math>, shifting up by <math>58</math>, or <math>z</math>, so our answer is <math>\boxed{58}</math>. Note that shifting the <math>x</math> does not require any change from <math>z</math>; it changes the denominator of the part <math>\frac{1}{x-k}</math>. | ||
− | + | == Solution 6 (Short) == | |
From <math>f(f(x))=x</math>, it is obvious that <math>\frac{-d}{c}</math> is the value not in the range. First notice that since <math>f(0)=\frac{b}{d}</math>, <math>f(\frac{b}{d})=0</math> which means <math>a(\frac{b}{d})+b=0</math> so <math>a=-d</math>. Using <math>f(19)=19</math>, we have that <math>b=361c+38d</math>; on <math>f(97)=97</math> we obtain <math>b=9409c+194d</math>. Solving for <math>d</math> in terms of <math>c</math> leads us to <math>d=-58c</math>, so the answer is <math>\boxed{058}</math>. | From <math>f(f(x))=x</math>, it is obvious that <math>\frac{-d}{c}</math> is the value not in the range. First notice that since <math>f(0)=\frac{b}{d}</math>, <math>f(\frac{b}{d})=0</math> which means <math>a(\frac{b}{d})+b=0</math> so <math>a=-d</math>. Using <math>f(19)=19</math>, we have that <math>b=361c+38d</math>; on <math>f(97)=97</math> we obtain <math>b=9409c+194d</math>. Solving for <math>d</math> in terms of <math>c</math> leads us to <math>d=-58c</math>, so the answer is <math>\boxed{058}</math>. | ||
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− | + | == Solution 7 == | |
Begin by finding the inverse function of <math>f(x)</math>, which turns out to be <math>f^{-1}(x)=\frac{19d-b}{a-19c}</math>. Since <math>f(f(x))=x</math>, <math>f(x)=f^{-1}(x)</math>, so substituting 19 and 97 yields the system, <math> | Begin by finding the inverse function of <math>f(x)</math>, which turns out to be <math>f^{-1}(x)=\frac{19d-b}{a-19c}</math>. Since <math>f(f(x))=x</math>, <math>f(x)=f^{-1}(x)</math>, so substituting 19 and 97 yields the system, <math> | ||
− | + | == Solution 8 (shorter than solution 6) == | |
Because there are no other special numbers other than <math>19</math> and <math>97</math>, take the average to get <math>\boxed{58}</math>. (Note I solved this problem the solution one way but noticed this and this probably generalizes to all <math>f(x)=x, f(y)=y</math> questions like these) | Because there are no other special numbers other than <math>19</math> and <math>97</math>, take the average to get <math>\boxed{58}</math>. (Note I solved this problem the solution one way but noticed this and this probably generalizes to all <math>f(x)=x, f(y)=y</math> questions like these) | ||
− | + | == Solution 9 (Simple)== | |
By the function definition, <math>f(f(x))</math>, <math>f</math> is its own inverse, so the only value not in the range of <math>f</math> is the value not in the domain of <math>f</math> (which is <math>-d/c</math>). | By the function definition, <math>f(f(x))</math>, <math>f</math> is its own inverse, so the only value not in the range of <math>f</math> is the value not in the domain of <math>f</math> (which is <math>-d/c</math>). | ||
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+ | ==Solution 9 (30-sec solve)== | ||
+ | Notice that the function is just an [[involution]] on the real number line. Since the involution has two fixed points, namely <math>19</math> and <math>97</math>, we know that the involution is an [[circular inversion|inversion]] with respect to a circle with a diameter from <math>19</math> to <math>97</math>. The only point that is undefined under an inversion is the center of the circle, which we know is <math>\frac{19+97}{2}=\boxed{58}</math> in both <math>x</math> and <math>y</math> dimensions. | ||
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+ | Or if you don't think about inversion: A linear rational function like this is <math>f= a/c + (b-d)/(cx+d)</math>, and so has asymptotes at <math>x=-d/c</math> and <math>y=a/c</math>, and these values must be equal because <math>f</math> is an "involution", its own inverse. (Reflecting over <math>x=y</math> does not change <math>f</math>). | ||
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+ | By self-inverse symmetry, both asymptotes are equidistant to the graph points <math>(19,19)</math> and <math>(97,97)</math>, so they must intersect at the mean of <math>19</math> and <math>97</math>, which is <math>58</math>. | ||
== See also == | == See also == |
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The function defined by , where ,, and are nonzero real numbers, has the properties , and for all values except . Find the unique number that is not in the range of .
Solution 1
First, we use the fact that for all in the domain. Substituting the function definition, we have , which reduces to In order for this fraction to reduce to , we must have and . From , we get or . The second cannot be true, since we are given that are nonzero. This means , so .
The only value that is not in the range of this function is . To find , we use the two values of the function given to us. We get and . Subtracting the second equation from the first will eliminate , and this results in , so
Alternatively, we could have found out that by using the fact that .
Solution 2
First, we note that is the horizontal asymptote of the function, and since this is a linear function over a linear function, the unique number not in the range of will be . . Without loss of generality, let , so the function becomes .
(Considering as a limit) By the given, . , so . as reaches the vertical asymptote, which is at . Hence . Substituting the givens, we get
Clearly we can discard the positive root, so .
Solution 3
We first note (as before) that the number not in the range of is , as is evidently never 0 (otherwise, would be a constant function, violating the condition ).
We may represent the real number as , with two such column vectors considered equivalent if they are scalar multiples of each other. Similarly, we can represent a function as a matrix . Function composition and evaluation then become matrix multiplication.
Now in general, In our problem . It follows that for some nonzero real . Since it follows that . (In fact, this condition condition is equivalent to the condition that for all in the domain of .)
We next note that the function evaluates to 0 when equals 19 and 97. Therefore Thus , so , our answer.
Solution 4
Any number that is not in the domain of the inverse of cannot be in the range of . Starting with , we rearrange some things to get . Clearly, is the number that is outside the range of .
Since we are given , we have that
All the quadratic terms, linear terms, and constant terms must be equal on both sides for this to be a true statement so we have that .
This solution follows in the same manner as the last paragraph of the first solution.
Solution 5
Since is , it must be symmetric across the line . Also, since , it must touch the line at and . a hyperbola that is a scaled and transformed version of . Write as , and z is our desired answer . Take the basic hyperbola, . The distance between points and is , while the distance between and is , so it is scaled by a factor of . Then, we will need to shift it from to , shifting up by , or , so our answer is . Note that shifting the does not require any change from ; it changes the denominator of the part .
Solution 6 (Short)
From , it is obvious that is the value not in the range. First notice that since , which means so . Using , we have that ; on we obtain . Solving for in terms of leads us to , so the answer is .
~solution by mathleticguyyy
Solution 7
Begin by finding the inverse function of , which turns out to be . Since , , so substituting 19 and 97 yields the system, , and after multiplying each equation out and subtracting equation 1 from 2, and after simplifying, you will get . Coincidentally, then , which is familiar because , and since , . Also, , due to . This simplifies to , , , , and substituting and simplifying, you get , then . Looking at one more time, we get , and substituting, we get , and we are done.
Solution 8 (shorter than solution 6)
Because there are no other special numbers other than and , take the average to get . (Note I solved this problem the solution one way but noticed this and this probably generalizes to all questions like these)
Solution 9 (Simple)
By the function definition, , is its own inverse, so the only value not in the range of is the value not in the domain of (which is ).
Since , (0 is a convenient value to use). .
Then and since is nonzero, .
The answer we are searching for, (the only value not in the range of ), can now be expressed as .
We are given and , and they satisfy the equation , which simplifies to . We have written this quadratic with roots and .
By Vieta, .
So our answer is .
~BakedPotato66
Solution 9 (30-sec solve)
Notice that the function is just an involution on the real number line. Since the involution has two fixed points, namely and , we know that the involution is an inversion with respect to a circle with a diameter from to . The only point that is undefined under an inversion is the center of the circle, which we know is in both and dimensions.
~kn07
Or if you don't think about inversion: A linear rational function like this is , and so has asymptotes at and , and these values must be equal because is an "involution", its own inverse. (Reflecting over does not change ).
By self-inverse symmetry, both asymptotes are equidistant to the graph points and , so they must intersect at the mean of and , which is .
See also
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