Cancellation in a composite

Cancellation in a composite

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Let f(x)=1/x, x 0, and g(x)= x+1x-2, x 2. Find a simplified expression, largest restricted domain and range for fg. Explain why the simplified formula alone would give an incorrect domain.

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Answer:\(\dfrac{x-2}{x+1}\), \(D=\mathbb R\setminus\{-1,2\}\), \(R=\mathbb R\setminus\{0,1\}\).

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