Math Problem Statement
Find the inverse of the one-to-one function f(x) = 3x - 4. If f(x) = 2x + 3, then f^-1(x) = ________.
Solution
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Problem 1:
You are asked to find the inverse of the function .
Steps to find the inverse:
- Start with .
- Solve for in terms of :
- Replace with to express the inverse:
Thus, the inverse of the function is .
Problem 2:
You are given , and you're asked to find .
Steps to find the inverse:
- Start with .
- Solve for in terms of :
- Replace with :
Thus, the inverse of the function is , which corresponds to the third option in Question 2.
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Follow-up Questions:
- How would you find the inverse of a quadratic function?
- What does it mean for a function to be "one-to-one"?
- Can all functions have an inverse? Why or why not?
- How do you graphically interpret the inverse of a function?
- What are the conditions under which a function's inverse is also a function?
Tip: Always check that the inverse function, when composed with the original function, returns the identity .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Inverse Functions
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
f(x) = mx + b
f^-1(x) = (x - b) / m
Theorems
Inverse Function Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9