Math Problem Statement

Given function f(x) = {(1,2), (3,4), (5,6), (7,8)}, what is the domain of its inverse function?

Solution

We are given the function f(x)={(1,2),(3,4),(5,6),(7,8)}f(x) = \{(1, 2), (3, 4), (5, 6), (7, 8)\}. To find the domain of the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x), let's follow these steps:

Key Concepts:

  • The domain of a function consists of the input values (x-values).
  • The range of a function consists of the output values (y-values).
  • For the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x), the domain and range are swapped. This means that the range of f(x)f(x) will become the domain of f1(x)f^{-1}(x).

Solution:

For the given function f(x)={(1,2),(3,4),(5,6),(7,8)}f(x) = \{(1, 2), (3, 4), (5, 6), (7, 8)\}:

  • The domain of f(x)f(x) is {1, 3, 5, 7} (the x-values).
  • The range of f(x)f(x) is {2, 4, 6, 8} (the y-values).

Therefore, the domain of the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x) is the range of the original function f(x)f(x), which is {2, 4, 6, 8}.

Answer:

The correct choice is B. 2, 4, 6, and 8.

Do you want any further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the range of the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  2. How do you determine if a function has an inverse?
  3. What happens to the graph of a function and its inverse?
  4. Can all functions have inverses? Why or why not?
  5. What are common properties of inverse functions?

Tip: When solving for the inverse function, always swap the x- and y-values from the original function's domain and range.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions
Domain and Range

Formulas

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Theorems

The domain of the inverse function is the range of the original function.

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11