Math Problem Statement

get the inverse function of the following. give me the solution and answers

Solution

To solve the problem of finding the inverse functions, let's go through each function step by step.

Problem 1: f(x)=54x3f(x) = \frac{5}{4}x - 3

To find the inverse, follow these steps:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=54x3y = \frac{5}{4}x - 3

  2. Swap xx and yy to find the inverse: x=54y3x = \frac{5}{4}y - 3

  3. Solve for yy: x+3=54yx + 3 = \frac{5}{4}y y=45(x+3)y = \frac{4}{5}(x + 3)

So, the inverse function is: f1(x)=45(x+3)f^{-1}(x) = \frac{4}{5}(x + 3)

Problem 2: f(x)=3x2f(x) = \frac{3}{x - 2}

For this function:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=3x2y = \frac{3}{x - 2}

  2. Swap xx and yy: x=3y2x = \frac{3}{y - 2}

  3. Solve for yy: x(y2)=3x(y - 2) = 3 xy2x=3xy - 2x = 3 xy=3+2xxy = 3 + 2x y=3+2xxy = \frac{3 + 2x}{x}

So, the inverse function is: f1(x)=3+2xxf^{-1}(x) = \frac{3 + 2x}{x}

Problem 3: f(x)=2x+3x7f(x) = \frac{2x + 3}{x - 7}

Finally, for this function:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=2x+3x7y = \frac{2x + 3}{x - 7}

  2. Swap xx and yy: x=2y+3y7x = \frac{2y + 3}{y - 7}

  3. Solve for yy: x(y7)=2y+3x(y - 7) = 2y + 3 xy7x=2y+3xy - 7x = 2y + 3 xy2y=7x+3xy - 2y = 7x + 3 y(x2)=7x+3y(x - 2) = 7x + 3 y=7x+3x2y = \frac{7x + 3}{x - 2}

So, the inverse function is: f1(x)=7x+3x2f^{-1}(x) = \frac{7x + 3}{x - 2}

Summary of Inverse Functions:

  1. f1(x)=45(x+3)f^{-1}(x) = \frac{4}{5}(x + 3)
  2. f1(x)=3+2xxf^{-1}(x) = \frac{3 + 2x}{x}
  3. f1(x)=7x+3x2f^{-1}(x) = \frac{7x + 3}{x - 2}

Would you like more details on any step or have any questions?


Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How can you verify that the function found is indeed the inverse?
  2. What happens if the function is not one-to-one? Can it have an inverse?
  3. How would you approach finding the inverse of a quadratic function?
  4. Can you derive the inverse function for a trigonometric function, such as sin(x)\sin(x)?
  5. How does the domain and range of a function change when finding its inverse?

Tip: Always remember that not all functions have an inverse. For a function to have an inverse, it must be one-to-one (bijective), meaning each output is produced by exactly one input.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions

Formulas

Inverse function formula

Theorems

Properties of inverse functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12