Math Problem Statement

Which of the following is the inverse of f(x) = (3 - x)/5?

Solution

The problem asks for the inverse of the function f(x)=3x5f(x) = \frac{3 - x}{5}.

To find the inverse, follow these steps:

  1. Start with the equation for f(x)f(x): y=3x5y = \frac{3 - x}{5}

  2. Swap xx and yy to begin solving for the inverse: x=3y5x = \frac{3 - y}{5}

  3. Multiply both sides of the equation by 5 to eliminate the denominator: 5x=3y5x = 3 - y

  4. Isolate yy by subtracting 3 from both sides: 5x3=y5x - 3 = -y

  5. Multiply through by -1 to solve for yy: y=35xy = 3 - 5x

Thus, the inverse function is f1(x)=35xf^{-1}(x) = 3 - 5x.

The correct answer is option D.

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the general process to find an inverse function?
  3. Can every function have an inverse? Why or why not?
  4. How would the process differ if the function were not linear?
  5. What is the geometric interpretation of an inverse function?

Tip: The graph of a function and its inverse are reflections of each other across the line y=xy = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Inverse Functions

Formulas

Inverse function formula: swap x and y in f(x) and solve for y

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12