Math Problem Statement

Given that g(x) = ((6x - 7) / (2x + 3))^2, find g^(-1)(x).

Solution

To find the inverse function g1(x)g^{-1}(x) for the given function g(x)=(6x72x+3)2g(x) = \left( \frac{6x - 7}{2x + 3} \right)^2, we need to follow these steps:

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Start with the equation for g(x)g(x): y=(6x72x+3)2y = \left( \frac{6x - 7}{2x + 3} \right)^2 We want to solve for xx in terms of yy, and then swap xx and yy to get g1(x)g^{-1}(x).

  2. Take the square root of both sides: y=6x72x+3\sqrt{y} = \frac{6x - 7}{2x + 3} (Note that technically, we would need ±y\pm \sqrt{y}, but we'll handle this by considering the valid domain at the end).

  3. Cross-multiply to eliminate the fraction: y(2x+3)=6x7\sqrt{y}(2x + 3) = 6x - 7

  4. Expand the left-hand side: 2xy+3y=6x72x\sqrt{y} + 3\sqrt{y} = 6x - 7

  5. Group the terms involving xx on one side: 2xy6x=73y2x\sqrt{y} - 6x = -7 - 3\sqrt{y}

  6. Factor out xx on the left-hand side: x(2y6)=73yx(2\sqrt{y} - 6) = -7 - 3\sqrt{y}

  7. Solve for xx: x=73y2y6x = \frac{-7 - 3\sqrt{y}}{2\sqrt{y} - 6}

  8. Replace yy with xx to express the inverse: g1(x)=73x2x6g^{-1}(x) = \frac{-7 - 3\sqrt{x}}{2\sqrt{x} - 6}

Thus, the inverse function is:

g1(x)=73x2x6g^{-1}(x) = \frac{-7 - 3\sqrt{x}}{2\sqrt{x} - 6}

Would you like more details or further explanation? Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do we determine the domain and range of g(x)g(x) and g1(x)g^{-1}(x)?
  2. What happens if we include both +x+\sqrt{x} and x-\sqrt{x} when solving for the inverse?
  3. Can the inverse function be simplified further?
  4. How do we verify that the inverse we found is correct?
  5. What role does the denominator play in limiting the domain of g1(x)g^{-1}(x)?

Tip: When solving for the inverse of a function involving a square, always pay attention to domain restrictions, as not all values may be valid for the inverse.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions and Inverses
Rational Functions

Formulas

g(x) = ((6x - 7) / (2x + 3))^2
Inverse function formula g^(-1)(x)

Theorems

Properties of inverse functions
Rational function manipulation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12