Math Problem Statement

Graph the inverse of the given function f from the provided graph.

Solution

To graph the inverse of the given function ff, we need to reflect the graph of ff across the line y=xy = x. This means swapping the xx- and yy-coordinates of each point on the graph of ff. Let’s break down the process:

  1. Identify key points on the graph of ff. From the image, I can roughly estimate the following points on the graph of ff:

    • (6,5)(-6, -5)
    • (2,0)(-2, 0)
    • (0,2)(0, 2)
    • (4,6)(4, 6)
    • (6,8)(6, 8)
  2. Swap the coordinates of each point to get the points on the inverse function f1f^{-1}:

    • (6,5)(5,6)(-6, -5) \rightarrow (-5, -6)
    • (2,0)(0,2)(-2, 0) \rightarrow (0, -2)
    • (0,2)(2,0)(0, 2) \rightarrow (2, 0)
    • (4,6)(6,4)(4, 6) \rightarrow (6, 4)
    • (6,8)(8,6)(6, 8) \rightarrow (8, 6)
  3. Plot these new points:

    • Plot (5,6)(-5, -6)
    • Plot (0,2)(0, -2)
    • Plot (2,0)(2, 0)
    • Plot (6,4)(6, 4)
    • Plot (8,6)(8, 6)
  4. Draw the graph: Connect these points smoothly to represent the inverse function. The graph should resemble the original function but flipped across the line y=xy = x.

Would you like more details on how to reflect a graph across the line y=xy = x or how to plot these points precisely? Let me know if you'd like me to clarify any steps!

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you find the inverse of a function algebraically?
  2. What properties do a function and its inverse share?
  3. What is the relationship between the slopes of a function and its inverse at corresponding points?
  4. How can you verify that a function is invertible?
  5. How does restricting the domain of a function affect its inverse?

Tip: The graph of a function and its inverse are symmetrical with respect to the line y=xy = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graphing
Inverse Functions
Reflection Across y=x

Formulas

Inverse of a function involves swapping x- and y-coordinates.

Theorems

The graph of a function and its inverse are symmetrical with respect to the line y = x.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12