Math Problem Statement

For the function f, of, x, equals, cube root of, x, to the power 5 , minus, 3, end cube rootf(x)= 3

x 5 −3 ​ , find f, to the power minus 1 , left parenthesis, x, right parenthesisf −1 (x).

Solution

The given function is f(x)=x533f(x) = \sqrt[3]{x^5 - 3}, and we are asked to find its inverse, f1(x)f^{-1}(x).

To find the inverse function, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Express the function equation:
    y=x533y = \sqrt[3]{x^5 - 3}

  2. Swap xx and yy:
    x=y533x = \sqrt[3]{y^5 - 3}

  3. Solve for yy:
    First, eliminate the cube root by cubing both sides:
    x3=y53x^3 = y^5 - 3

  4. Isolate y5y^5:
    y5=x3+3y^5 = x^3 + 3

  5. Solve for yy:
    Now take the fifth root of both sides:
    y=x3+35y = \sqrt[5]{x^3 + 3}

Thus, the inverse function is:

f1(x)=x3+35f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt[5]{x^3 + 3}


Would you like further details on how to solve this or have any other questions? Here are some related topics you could explore:

  1. How to check if a function and its inverse are correct.
  2. Inverse functions for other types of operations (e.g., quadratic, exponential).
  3. What does it mean geometrically for a function to have an inverse?
  4. The domain and range of the inverse function.
  5. How to graph a function and its inverse.

Tip: Remember, to find the inverse, the function must be one-to-one (each xx-value maps to exactly one yy-value), which is a requirement for the existence of an inverse.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Functions
Cube Root
Fifth Root
Algebra

Formulas

f(x) = \sqrt[3]{x^5 - 3}
f^(-1)(x) = \sqrt[5]{x^3 + 3}

Theorems

Inverse function theorem
Operations with roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12