Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse of the relation. ​{(3​, 5​), ​(negative 7​, negative 1​), ​(negative 5​, 9​), ​(5, minus​5)} Question content area bottom Part 1 The inverse is ​{    enter your response here​}. ​(Type ordered​ pairs, separated by​ commas.)

Solution

To find the inverse of a relation, we switch the xx- and yy-coordinates in each ordered pair.

Given relation: {(3,5),(7,1),(5,9),(5,5)}\{ (3, 5), (-7, -1), (-5, 9), (5, -5) \}

Switching the coordinates for each pair:

  1. (3,5)(5,3)(3, 5) \rightarrow (5, 3)
  2. (7,1)(1,7)(-7, -1) \rightarrow (-1, -7)
  3. (5,9)(9,5)(-5, 9) \rightarrow (9, -5)
  4. (5,5)(5,5)(5, -5) \rightarrow (-5, 5)

So, the inverse relation is: {(5,3),(1,7),(9,5),(5,5)}\{ (5, 3), (-1, -7), (9, -5), (-5, 5) \}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the general process for finding the inverse of a function?
  2. How can you verify if two relations are inverses of each other?
  3. Is the inverse of a function always a function? Explain.
  4. What is the graphical interpretation of finding an inverse?
  5. How does finding the inverse differ between relations and functions?

Tip: For an ordered pair (a,b)(a, b), its inverse will always be (b,a)(b, a), simply swapping the xx- and yy-values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Relations and Functions
Inverses of Relations

Formulas

Inverse of a relation: Switch x- and y-coordinates in each ordered pair

Theorems

Inverse Relation Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10