Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of f to draw the graph of its inverse function.

Solution

The image shows a linear graph of a function f(x)f(x), and the task is to draw the graph of its inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x).

Steps to graph the inverse of a function:

  1. Reflect the graph over the line y=xy = x: The graph of the inverse function is a reflection of the original function across the line y=xy = x.
  2. Swap the coordinates: For each point (x,y)(x, y) on the original graph, the corresponding point on the inverse graph will be (y,x)(y, x).

Graph details:

  • The line passes through key points such as (0,0)(0, 0), (1,2)(1, 2), and (2,4)(2, 4).
  • For the inverse, swap these points:
    • (0,0)(0, 0) remains unchanged.
    • (1,2)(1, 2) becomes (2,1)(2, 1).
    • (2,4)(2, 4) becomes (4,2)(4, 2).

Drawing the inverse:

  • Plot the points (0,0)(0, 0), (2,1)(2, 1), (4,2)(4, 2), and extend the line accordingly.
  • Ensure the line is symmetric about y=xy = x.

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the general process for finding the inverse of a linear function algebraically?
  3. How do inverse functions relate to one-to-one functions?
  4. Can a function always have an inverse?
  5. How does the domain and range of a function change when finding its inverse?

Tip: Always check if a function is one-to-one before finding its inverse; only one-to-one functions have inverses.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Functions
Linear Functions
Graph Reflection

Formulas

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Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12