Math Problem Statement
The function
f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals x cubed minus 2f(x)=x3−2
is one-to-one.
a. Find an equation for
f Superscript negative 1f−1,
the inverse function.
b. Verify that your equation is correct by showing that
f left parenthesis f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis x right parenthesis right parenthesisff−1(x)equals=x
and
f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis f left parenthesis x right parenthesis right parenthesisf−1(f(x))equals=x.
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Part 1
a. Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice.
(Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
A.
f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis x right parenthesisf−1(x)equals=RootIndex 3 StartRoot x plus 2 EndRoot3x+2,
for all x
Your answer is correct.
B.
f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis x right parenthesisf−1(x)equals=enter your response here,
for
xgreater than or equals≥enter your response here
C.
f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis x right parenthesisf−1(x)equals=enter your response here,
for
xless than or equals≤enter your response here
D.
f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis x right parenthesisf−1(x)equals=enter your response here,
for
xnot equals≠enter your response here
Part 2
b. Verify that the equation is correct.
f left parenthesis f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis x right parenthesis right parenthesisff−1(x)
equals=
fleft parenthesis nothing right parenthesisenter your response here
and
f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis f left parenthesis x right parenthesis right parenthesisf−1(f(x))
equals=
f Superscript negative 1 Baseline left parenthesis nothing right parenthesisf−1enter your response here
Substitute.
equals=
enter your response here
equals=
enter your response here
Simplify.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Inverse Functions
Cubic Functions
Function Composition
Formulas
f(x) = x^3 - 2
f^(-1)(x) = (x + 2)^(1/3)
Theorems
Inverse Function Theorem
Function Composition Verification
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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