Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse function of the function f, of, x, equals, start fraction, 7, x, divided by, 5, end fractionf(x)=57x​.

Solution

To find the inverse function of f(x)=7x5f(x) = \frac{7x}{5}, let's follow these steps:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=7x5y = \frac{7x}{5}

  2. Swap xx and yy: x=7y5x = \frac{7y}{5}

  3. Solve for yy: To solve for yy, multiply both sides by 57\frac{5}{7}: y=57xy = \frac{5}{7}x

  4. Write the inverse function: The inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x) is: f1(x)=57xf^{-1}(x) = \frac{5}{7}x

So, the inverse function of f(x)=7x5f(x) = \frac{7x}{5} is:

f1(x)=57xf^{-1}(x) = \frac{5}{7}x

Would you like any further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do you verify that ff and f1f^{-1} are indeed inverses?
  2. What is the inverse of a function if it involves both multiplication and addition, like f(x)=2x+3f(x) = 2x + 3?
  3. Can every function have an inverse? Why or why not?
  4. How do you find the inverse of a quadratic function?
  5. What does it mean geometrically for two functions to be inverses?

Tip: The graph of a function and its inverse are reflections of each other over the line y=xy = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Inverse Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 7x/5
f^(-1)(x) = 5x/7

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10