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\(f(x) = (x-1)^2\) for \(x \geq 1\), \(g(x)\) is a function whose graph is the reflection of the graph of \(f(x)\) in the line \(y = x\), then \(g(x)\) is

  1. A \(-\sqrt{x} + 1\)
  2. B \(\sqrt{x} - 1\)
  3. C \(\sqrt{x} + 1\)
  4. D \(\sqrt{x - 1}\)
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Correct Answer

(C) \(\sqrt{x} + 1\)

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Detailed explanation

The graph of \(g(x)\) is the reflection of the graph of \(f(x)\) in the line \(y = x\), which means \(g(x)\) is the inverse function of \(f(x)\).

Let \(y = f(x) = (x-1)^2\) for \(x \geq 1\).

Taking the square root on both sides, we get:

\(\sqrt{y} = |x-1|\)

Since \(x \geq 1\), we have \(x-1 \geq 0\), so \(|x-1| = x-1\).

\(\sqrt{y} = x - 1\)

\(x = \sqrt{y} + 1\)

Interchanging \(x\) and \(y\) to find the inverse function, we get:

\(y = \sqrt{x} + 1\)

Therefore, \(g(x) = \sqrt{x} + 1\).

Answer: \(\sqrt{x} + 1\)