Math Problem Statement

What is the inverse of the function f(x) = 2x – 10?

Solution

To find the inverse of the function f(x)=2x10f(x) = 2x - 10, follow these steps:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy:
    y=2x10y = 2x - 10

  2. Swap xx and yy (this is how we find the inverse):
    x=2y10x = 2y - 10

  3. Solve for yy:

    x+10=2yx + 10 = 2y y=x+102y = \frac{x + 10}{2}

Thus, the inverse function is: f1(x)=x+102f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 10}{2}

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any further questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the graphical relationship between a function and its inverse?
  3. How would the inverse change if the original function was f(x)=3x10f(x) = 3x - 10?
  4. What happens to the inverse function if you add a constant to f(x)f(x)?
  5. How do you find the inverse of more complex functions, such as quadratic functions?

Tip: A function's inverse reflects the original function across the line y=xy = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Inverse Functions

Formulas

y = 2x - 10
f^{-1}(x) = (x + 10) / 2

Theorems

Inverse function theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11