Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse of the function f(x) = (x - 1) / (2x + 3).

Solution

You have provided the function f(x)=x12x+3f(x) = \frac{x - 1}{2x + 3} and are asking for its inverse, denoted as finv(x)f^{\text{inv}}(x).

To find the inverse of a function f(x)f(x), we follow these steps:

  1. Start with the equation: y=x12x+3y = \frac{x - 1}{2x + 3}

  2. Swap xx and yy to find the inverse: x=y12y+3x = \frac{y - 1}{2y + 3}

  3. Now, solve for yy: Multiply both sides by 2y+32y + 3 to eliminate the denominator: x(2y+3)=y1x(2y + 3) = y - 1

  4. Distribute xx on the left-hand side: 2xy+3x=y12xy + 3x = y - 1

  5. Move all terms involving yy to one side: 2xyy=13x2xy - y = -1 - 3x Factor out yy on the left-hand side: y(2x1)=13xy(2x - 1) = -1 - 3x

  6. Solve for yy: y=13x2x1y = \frac{-1 - 3x}{2x - 1}

Thus, the inverse function is: finv(x)=13x2x1f^{\text{inv}}(x) = \frac{-1 - 3x}{2x - 1}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How can you verify that two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What are the domain and range of the inverse function finv(x)f^{\text{inv}}(x)?
  3. How does finding the inverse change if the function is more complex?
  4. Can every function have an inverse? What are the conditions?
  5. How would you graph both the function and its inverse?

Tip: When finding an inverse, always ensure the original function is one-to-one (passes the horizontal line test). This guarantees that the inverse exists.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Inverse Functions

Formulas

Inverse of a function: Swap x and y, then solve for y

Theorems

Function Inverse Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12