Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the function f and its inverse f^{-1} using the graph shown in the image.

Solution

Let's analyze the graph and the expressions presented in the image.

We are given a graph of a function ff, and we need to evaluate certain expressions related to ff and its inverse f1f^{-1}.

Part a. f(4)=?f(4) = ?

We are asked to find f(4)f(4). This means we need to look at the graph, find x=4x = 4, and determine the corresponding yy-value. From the graph, at x=4x = 4, the yy-value appears to be 4. Therefore, f(4)=4f(4) = 4, not 2.

Part b. f1(2)=?f^{-1}(2) = ?

We need to evaluate f1(2)f^{-1}(2). This asks for the value of xx such that f(x)=2f(x) = 2. From the graph, when y=2y = 2, the corresponding xx-value is 2. So, f1(2)=2f^{-1}(2) = 2, not 0.

Part c. f1(3)=?f^{-1}(-3) = ?

Here, we are tasked with finding f1(3)f^{-1}(-3), which asks for the value of xx such that f(x)=3f(x) = -3. From the graph, when y=3y = -3, the corresponding xx-value is approximately 3-3. Therefore, f1(3)=3f^{-1}(-3) = -3.

Part d. f1(f(391))=?f^{-1}(f(391)) = ?

This expression simplifies using the property that f1(f(x))=xf^{-1}(f(x)) = x. Therefore, f1(f(391))=391f^{-1}(f(391)) = 391. This part is already correct.

Summary of Corrections:

  • a. f(4)=4f(4) = 4
  • b. f1(2)=2f^{-1}(2) = 2
  • c. f1(3)=3f^{-1}(-3) = -3
  • d. f1(f(391))=391f^{-1}(f(391)) = 391 (correct)

Do you want further clarification or any additional details?

Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:

  1. What is the general procedure to find f(x)f(x) using a graph?
  2. How does the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x) relate to the original function f(x)f(x)?
  3. Can a function always have an inverse? What conditions must be satisfied?
  4. How would you check if a function is one-to-one using its graph?
  5. What are the key characteristics of a linear function, such as the one in the graph?

Tip: When dealing with inverse functions, remember that they reverse the effect of the original function, meaning f(f1(x))=xf(f^{-1}(x)) = x and f1(f(x))=xf^{-1}(f(x)) = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Evaluation
Inverse Functions
Linear Functions

Formulas

f(x): A function maps input x to an output y
f^{-1}(x): The inverse function returns x such that f(x) = y

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem: f^{-1}(f(x)) = x and f(f^{-1}(x)) = x

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12