Math Problem Statement

The problem asks to find the inverse of the function g(x)=x2−12x given that x ≥ 6.

Solution

Thank you for the clarification. The problem asks to find the inverse of the function g(x)=x212xg(x) = x^2 - 12x given that x6x \geq 6.

Let's go through the steps to find the inverse function:

1. Set g(x)=yg(x) = y

y=x212xy = x^2 - 12x

2. Swap yy and xx to solve for yy

x=y212yx = y^2 - 12y

3. Solve the quadratic equation for yy

We rearrange the equation: y212yx=0y^2 - 12y - x = 0

This is a quadratic equation in the form ay2+by+c=0ay^2 + by + c = 0, where a=1a = 1, b=12b = -12, and c=xc = -x.

4. Use the quadratic formula to solve for yy

The quadratic formula is: y=b±b24ac2ay = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

Substitute a=1a = 1, b=12b = -12, and c=xc = -x: y=12±(12)24(1)(x)2(1)y = \frac{12 \pm \sqrt{(-12)^2 - 4(1)(-x)}}{2(1)} y=12±144+4x2y = \frac{12 \pm \sqrt{144 + 4x}}{2} y=12±4(36+x)2y = \frac{12 \pm \sqrt{4(36 + x)}}{2} y=12±236+x2y = \frac{12 \pm 2\sqrt{36 + x}}{2} y=6±36+xy = 6 \pm \sqrt{36 + x}

5. Determine the correct sign

Since x6x \geq 6 implies that the function g(x)=x212xg(x) = x^2 - 12x is increasing for x6x \geq 6, we take the positive square root: y=6+36+xy = 6 + \sqrt{36 + x}

Final Answer

The inverse function is: g1(x)=6+36+xg^{-1}(x) = 6 + \sqrt{36 + x}

Would you like any further details on this solution? Here are some related questions that might interest you:

  1. What is the domain of the inverse function g1(x)g^{-1}(x)?
  2. How do you graph the inverse function g1(x)g^{-1}(x) along with g(x)g(x)?
  3. What is the significance of the condition x6x \geq 6 in the original function?
  4. How would the inverse function change if g(x)g(x) had a different form?
  5. Can you verify the inverse function by composing g(g1(x))g(g^{-1}(x)) and g1(g(x))g^{-1}(g(x))?

Tip: When solving for the inverse, ensure that you consider the domain of the original function, as it will influence the correct branch of the square root to use.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Quadratic formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12