Math Problem Statement

The function f(x) = 2^{-x+5} + 4 is graphed below. Plot all lattice points of the inverse. Use the labeled points as your guide.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's find the inverse of the function f(x)=2x+5+4f(x) = 2^{-x+5} + 4 and identify the lattice points for the inverse function.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Rewrite the Function as yy: y=2x+5+4y = 2^{-x+5} + 4

  2. Isolate 2x+52^{-x+5}: y4=2x+5y - 4 = 2^{-x+5}

  3. Take the Logarithm of Both Sides to Solve for xx: Apply the logarithm (base 2) to both sides to handle the exponent. x+5=log2(y4)-x + 5 = \log_2(y - 4)

  4. Solve for xx: Rearrange to find xx in terms of yy. x=5log2(y4)x = 5 - \log_2(y - 4)

  5. Rewrite as the Inverse Function f1(x)f^{-1}(x): The inverse function is: f1(x)=5log2(x4)f^{-1}(x) = 5 - \log_2(x - 4)

Plotting Lattice Points of the Inverse

To find the lattice points, substitute some values of xx and calculate f1(x)f^{-1}(x) to get integer values for the coordinates. Here’s a table with some sample points:

xxf1(x)=5log2(x4)f^{-1}(x) = 5 - \log_2(x - 4)
x=5x = 5y=5y = 5
x=6x = 6y=4y = 4
x=8x = 8y=3y = 3
x=12x = 12y=2y = 2

Lattice Points to Plot:

  • (5, 5)
  • (6, 4)
  • (8, 3)
  • (12, 2)

These points represent the lattice points for the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x) and should be plotted on the graph.

Would you like more details on any specific step, or have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions that build on this information:

  1. How do you determine if a function has an inverse?
  2. What transformations occur when you take the inverse of an exponential function?
  3. How does the range of f(x)=2x+5+4f(x) = 2^{-x+5} + 4 affect the domain of its inverse?
  4. How would the graph of f(x)f(x) differ if the base were changed from 2 to another value?
  5. How can you use logarithmic properties to simplify inverse function calculations?

Tip: When finding inverse functions, remember to swap xx and yy to make sure you're correctly reflecting the original function across the line y=xy = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Graphing Lattice Points
Exponential Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 2^{-x+5} + 4
f^{-1}(x) = 5 - log_2(x - 4)

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12