Math Problem Statement
If f(x) = 4x - 3 then f ^ - 1 * (x) = A. (x + 3)/4 B. (x - 3)/4 C. 3x - 4 D. 3x + 4
Solution
We are given the function , and we are tasked with finding its inverse, denoted as .
Steps to find the inverse:
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Start with the equation:
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Solve for in terms of :
Add 3 to both sides:
Now divide by 4:
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Replace with to get the inverse function:
Thus, the inverse function is .
Correct answer:
A.
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Follow-up questions:
- How do you find the inverse of a function when it involves fractions or more complex operations?
- What is the importance of the domain and range when dealing with inverse functions?
- How can you check if two functions are inverses of each other?
- How do you graph a function and its inverse on the same coordinate plane?
- What is the relationship between the graph of a function and its inverse?
Tip: Always check if the function is one-to-one (i.e., it passes the horizontal line test) before finding its inverse. If it's not one-to-one, it doesn't have an inverse over its entire domain.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
Inverse Functions
Algebra
Formulas
Inverse function formula: Swap x and y, then solve for y
Theorems
A function and its inverse satisfy f(f^{-1}(x)) = x
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11