Math Problem Statement

J (x) = 4x-1 Find the inverse of j (x)

Solution

To find the inverse of the function J(x)=4x1J(x) = 4x - 1, we follow these steps:

  1. Replace J(x)J(x) with yy: y=4x1y = 4x - 1

  2. Swap xx and yy to find the inverse: x=4y1x = 4y - 1

  3. Solve for yy in terms of xx:

    x+1=4yx + 1 = 4y y=x+14y = \frac{x + 1}{4}

  4. Replace yy with J1(x)J^{-1}(x): J1(x)=x+14J^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 1}{4}

So, the inverse of the function J(x)=4x1J(x) = 4x - 1 is: J1(x)=x+14J^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 1}{4}

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Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the inverse of J(x)=4x+3J(x) = 4x + 3?
  3. How do you find the inverse of a quadratic function?
  4. What happens to the graph of a function when you find its inverse?
  5. How do you interpret the inverse of a function in real-world contexts?

Tip: When finding the inverse of a function, always check if the function is one-to-one, meaning that each yy-value corresponds to exactly one xx-value. This ensures that the inverse is also a function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12