Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = 3x – 4, then what is f^-1(x)?

Solution

To find the inverse of the function f(x)=3x4f(x) = 3x - 4, follow these steps:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=3x4y = 3x - 4
  2. Swap xx and yy to solve for yy: x=3y4x = 3y - 4
  3. Solve for yy: x+4=3yx + 4 = 3y y=x+43y = \frac{x + 4}{3}

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

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Here are 5 related questions to practice:

  1. If f(x)=2x+5f(x) = 2x + 5, what is f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  2. For f(x)=12x7f(x) = \frac{1}{2}x - 7, find the inverse function.
  3. If f(x)=x2+3f(x) = x^2 + 3, can you find the inverse? Why or why not?
  4. Find the inverse of f(x)=5x2f(x) = 5x^2 for x0x \geq 0.
  5. Given f1(x)=x31f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x}{3} - 1, what is f(x)f(x)?

Tip: To check if a function is the correct inverse, compose f(f1(x))f(f^{-1}(x)) and f1(f(x))f^{-1}(f(x)); both should return xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inverse Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 3x - 4
f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 4}{3}

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10