Math Problem Statement

If f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals fraction numerator x plus 6 over denominator 5 end fraction, then f to the power of short dash 1 end exponent left parenthesis x right parenthesis = ________.

Solution

To find the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x) of the function f(x)=x+65f(x) = \frac{x + 6}{5}, follow these steps:

  1. Start by setting y=f(x)y = f(x): y=x+65y = \frac{x + 6}{5}

  2. Swap xx and yy to find the inverse: x=y+65x = \frac{y + 6}{5}

  3. Solve for yy: x×5=y+6(Multiply both sides by 5)x \times 5 = y + 6 \quad \text{(Multiply both sides by 5)} 5x=y+65x = y + 6 y=5x6y = 5x - 6

So, the inverse function is: f1(x)=5x6f^{-1}(x) = 5x - 6

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the graphical interpretation of an inverse function?
  3. How do you find the inverse of a function that is not linear?
  4. Can all functions have an inverse? Why or why not?
  5. How does the domain and range of a function relate to its inverse?

Tip: To verify that two functions are inverses, compose them (i.e., f(f1(x))f(f^{-1}(x)) and f1(f(x))f^{-1}(f(x))) and check if both simplify to xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions
Algebra

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12