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 f(x)=3x4f(x) = 3x - 4.

Steps to find the inverse:

  1. Start with f(x)=y=3x4f(x) = y = 3x - 4.
  2. Solve for xx in terms of yy: y=3x4    x=y+43y = 3x - 4 \implies x = \frac{y + 4}{3}
  3. Replace yy with xx to express the inverse: f1(x)=x+43f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 4}{3}

Thus, the inverse of the function is f1(x)=x+43f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 4}{3}.

Problem 2:

You are given f(x)=2x+3f(x) = 2x + 3, and you're asked to find f1(x)f^{-1}(x).

Steps to find the inverse:

  1. Start with f(x)=y=2x+3f(x) = y = 2x + 3.
  2. Solve for xx in terms of yy: y=2x+3    x=y32y = 2x + 3 \implies x = \frac{y - 3}{2}
  3. Replace yy with xx: f1(x)=x32f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x - 3}{2}

Thus, the inverse of the function is f1(x)=x32f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x - 3}{2}, which corresponds to the third option in Question 2.

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. How would you find the inverse of a quadratic function?
  2. What does it mean for a function to be "one-to-one"?
  3. Can all functions have an inverse? Why or why not?
  4. How do you graphically interpret the inverse of a function?
  5. 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 f(f1(x))=xf(f^{-1}(x)) = x.

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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