Math Problem Statement

let f(x) = 1/x+13 f^-1(x) =

Solution

To find the inverse of the function f(x)=1x+13f(x) = \frac{1}{x} + 13, we follow these steps:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=1x+13y = \frac{1}{x} + 13

  2. Swap yy and xx to set up the equation for the inverse function: x=1y+13x = \frac{1}{y} + 13

  3. Isolate yy by subtracting 13 from both sides: x13=1yx - 13 = \frac{1}{y}

  4. Take the reciprocal of both sides to solve for yy: y=1x13y = \frac{1}{x - 13}

Thus, the inverse function is: f1(x)=1x13f^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{x - 13}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the domain of f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  3. How does the graph of f(x)f(x) compare to the graph of f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  4. How do inverse functions affect compositions, like f(f1(x))f(f^{-1}(x))?
  5. How does the transformation +13+13 in the original function affect the inverse?

Tip: When finding the inverse, always make sure to check the domain of both the original and inverse functions to avoid undefined values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions
Algebra

Formulas

f^{-1}(x) = 1/(x - 13)
f(x) = 1/x + 13

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12