Math Problem Statement

2X/ 1-x inverse

Solution

To find the inverse of the function f(x)=2x1xf(x) = \frac{2x}{1 - x}, we need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Replace f(x)f(x) with yy

Let y=2x1xy = \frac{2x}{1 - x}.

Step 2: Solve for xx in terms of yy

Multiply both sides by (1x)(1 - x) to eliminate the denominator:

y(1x)=2xy(1 - x) = 2x

Distribute the yy on the left-hand side:

yyx=2xy - yx = 2x

Move all terms involving xx to one side:

y=2x+yxy = 2x + yx

Factor out xx on the right-hand side:

y=x(2+y)y = x(2 + y)

Now solve for xx:

x=y2+yx = \frac{y}{2 + y}

Step 3: Write the inverse function

The inverse of the function is:

f1(x)=x2+xf^{-1}(x) = \frac{x}{2 + x}

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. How do you verify that two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the domain of the original function f(x)=2x1xf(x) = \frac{2x}{1 - x}?
  3. What is the domain and range of the inverse function f1(x)=x2+xf^{-1}(x) = \frac{x}{2 + x}?
  4. How does the graph of a function compare to its inverse?
  5. Can you find the inverse of f(x)=3x+124xf(x) = \frac{3x + 1}{2 - 4x}?

Tip: To verify if two functions are inverses, compose them: f(f1(x))f(f^{-1}(x)) and f1(f(x))f^{-1}(f(x)) should both equal xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Inverse Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 2x / (1 - x)
f^{-1}(x) = x / (2 + x)

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem
Composition of Functions Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12