Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse function of f(x) = 2x - 6 and identify the line of symmetry for the graphs of f and its inverse.

Solution

In part (a), the inverse function of f(x)=2x6f(x) = 2x - 6 was correctly found to be:

f1(x)=x+62f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 6}{2}

For part (b), the graphs of a function and its inverse are symmetric with respect to the line y=xy = x. This is a general property of inverse functions.

Thus, the answer for part (b) is:

y=xy = x

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. Can you explain why the symmetry between f(x)f(x) and f1(x)f^{-1}(x) occurs along the line y=xy = x?
  3. What is the graphical interpretation of an inverse function?
  4. How do you determine if a function has an inverse function?
  5. What happens if a function is not one-to-one? Can it still have an inverse?

Tip: To check if two functions are inverses, compose them (i.e., find f(f1(x))f(f^{-1}(x)) and f1(f(x))f^{-1}(f(x))) and verify that both simplify to xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions
Symmetry

Formulas

f(x) = 2x - 6
f^(-1)(x) = (x + 6) / 2

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem
Symmetry of Inverse Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12