Math Problem Statement

What is the inverse function of f(x) = x/3-5? (Use g(x) to represent the inverse function)

Solution

To find the inverse function g(x)g(x) of the given function f(x)=x35f(x) = \frac{x}{3} - 5, we follow these steps:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=x35y = \frac{x}{3} - 5

  2. Switch xx and yy:
    To find the inverse, swap xx and yy: x=y35x = \frac{y}{3} - 5

  3. Solve for yy:
    Now, solve for yy in terms of xx. x+5=y3x + 5 = \frac{y}{3} Multiply both sides by 3: 3(x+5)=y3(x + 5) = y So, y=3(x+5)y = 3(x + 5)

  4. Write the inverse function:
    Since y=g(x)y = g(x), we have: g(x)=3(x+5)g(x) = 3(x + 5)

Thus, the inverse function is: g(x)=3(x+5)g(x) = 3(x + 5)

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How do you verify that two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the domain and range of the function f(x)=x35f(x) = \frac{x}{3} - 5 and its inverse?
  3. How would the graph of the function f(x)f(x) and its inverse g(x)g(x) look like?
  4. What happens to the inverse if we modify f(x)f(x) to f(x)=x3+5f(x) = \frac{x}{3} + 5?
  5. Can a function have more than one inverse? Why or why not?

Tip: The graph of a function and its inverse are symmetrical across the line y=xy = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions
Algebra

Formulas

f(x) = x/3 - 5
Inverse function formula: swap x and y, then solve for y

Theorems

The Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12