Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse function in slope-intercept form (mx+b):

f, of, x, equals, minus, start fraction, 2, divided by, 3, end fraction, x, plus, 10

f(x)=

−32​x+10

Solution

To find the inverse of the function f(x)=23x+10f(x) = -\frac{2}{3}x + 10 in slope-intercept form, follow these steps:

Step 1: Replace f(x)f(x) with yy

y=23x+10y = -\frac{2}{3}x + 10

Step 2: Swap xx and yy

x=23y+10x = -\frac{2}{3}y + 10

Step 3: Solve for yy (the new function will be the inverse)

  1. Subtract 10 from both sides: x10=23yx - 10 = -\frac{2}{3}y

  2. Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 23-\frac{2}{3}, which is 32-\frac{3}{2}: y=32(x10)y = -\frac{3}{2}(x - 10)

  3. Distribute 32-\frac{3}{2} across the expression: y=32x+15y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 15

Step 4: Write the inverse function

f1(x)=32x+15f^{-1}(x) = -\frac{3}{2}x + 15

This is the inverse function in slope-intercept form.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related problems you might consider:

  1. Find the inverse of f(x)=45x7f(x) = \frac{4}{5}x - 7.
  2. Determine the slope and y-intercept of f1(x)=32x+15f^{-1}(x) = -\frac{3}{2}x + 15.
  3. Verify if f(f1(x))=xf(f^{-1}(x)) = x using the original and inverse functions.
  4. Solve for f1(x)f^{-1}(x) if f(x)=23x+cf(x) = -\frac{2}{3}x + c, where cc is a constant.
  5. Graph the original function and its inverse on the same coordinate plane.

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

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inverse Functions
Linear Equations

Formulas

Inverse function formula
Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Inverse function theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11