Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem in the image can be translated as follows:
"If with , then the value of is..."
Solution:
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The function is given, and we are asked to find .
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The inverse function, , will return the value of such that .
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Set : Subtract 4 from both sides: Taking the square root of both sides, we get:
Since the condition is given, we discard the negative root.
Therefore, the value of is .
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Here are five related questions to explore this concept further:
- How do you determine the domain of an inverse function?
- What is the significance of the condition in this problem?
- How would you graph both and on the same plane?
- What would change if the function were instead of ?
- How do you find the inverse of a general quadratic function?
Tip: When finding the inverse of a function, always make sure that the function is one-to-one (or restricted) over the given domain, so that an inverse exists.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Inverse Functions
Quadratic Equations
Formulas
g(x) = x^2 + 4
g^{-1}(y) is the inverse of g(x), where g(g^{-1}(y)) = y
Theorems
Finding the inverse of a function
Quadratic equations and square root properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12