Math Problem Statement

find the inverse of the function using the rubic

f(×)= 5x+3

Solution

To find the inverse of the function f(x)=5x+3f(x) = 5x + 3 using the method of solving algebraically (also known as the "rubic" method), follow these steps:

Steps to Find the Inverse:

  1. Write the function: y=5x+3y = 5x + 3 Here, yy represents the output of the function f(x)f(x).

  2. Switch xx and yy: To find the inverse, swap xx and yy: x=5y+3x = 5y + 3

  3. Solve for yy: Now, solve for yy in terms of xx.

    • Subtract 3 from both sides: x3=5yx - 3 = 5y

    • Divide by 5: y=x35y = \frac{x - 3}{5}

  4. Rewrite the inverse function: Now, the inverse function is: f1(x)=x35f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x - 3}{5}

Final Answer:

The inverse function of f(x)=5x+3f(x) = 5x + 3 is: f1(x)=x35f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x - 3}{5}

Would you like further details or clarifications on any step?

Here are 5 additional questions based on the above process:

  1. How can you check if a function and its inverse are correct?
  2. What are the conditions for a function to have an inverse?
  3. What happens if you apply both the function and its inverse in succession?
  4. Can you describe a real-world situation where finding an inverse function is useful?
  5. How would the process change if the function was f(x)=5x2+3f(x) = 5x^2 + 3?

Tip: To verify that you've correctly found the inverse, apply both f(f1(x))f(f^{-1}(x)) and f1(f(x))f^{-1}(f(x)); they should both return xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inverse Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 5x + 3
Inverse function formula: f^{-1}(x) = (x - 3) / 5

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem: For a function f(x), its inverse f^{-1}(x) satisfies f(f^{-1}(x)) = x and f^{-1}(f(x)) = x

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12