Math Problem Statement

f(x)= 5 x ​ +5, find f, to the power minus 1 , left parenthesis, x, right parenthesisf −1 (x)

Solution

To find the inverse function, f1(x)f^{-1}(x), of the given function:

f(x)=5x+5f(x) = \frac{5}{x} + 5

Step-by-step process:

  1. Start by replacing f(x)f(x) with yy:

y=5x+5y = \frac{5}{x} + 5

  1. Swap xx and yy to find the inverse:

x=5y+5x = \frac{5}{y} + 5

  1. Solve for yy:
    • Subtract 5 from both sides:

x5=5yx - 5 = \frac{5}{y}

  • Multiply both sides by yy:

y(x5)=5y(x - 5) = 5

  • Solve for yy by dividing both sides by x5x - 5:

y=5x5y = \frac{5}{x - 5}

Thus, the inverse function is:

f1(x)=5x5f^{-1}(x) = \frac{5}{x - 5}

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. If f(x)=5x+1+2f(x) = \frac{5}{x+1} + 2, what is f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  2. What is the domain of f1(x)=5x5f^{-1}(x) = \frac{5}{x - 5}?
  3. How can you verify that f(f1(x))=xf(f^{-1}(x)) = x for the function found?
  4. If f(x)=ax+bf(x) = \frac{a}{x} + b, how do you generally find f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  5. What are the intercepts of the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?

Tip: To find the inverse of a function, swap xx and yy and then solve for yy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inverse Functions
Algebra

Formulas

f(x) = 5/x + 5
f⁻¹(x) = 5/(x - 5)

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11