Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = 7 + √(6x - 5). Find f⁻¹(x) for x ≥ 7.

Solution

Let's solve for the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x) for the given function:

f(x)=7+6x5f(x) = 7 + \sqrt{6x - 5}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Express y=f(x)y = f(x): y=7+6x5y = 7 + \sqrt{6x - 5}

  2. Solve for xx in terms of yy:

    First, isolate the square root: y7=6x5y - 7 = \sqrt{6x - 5}

    Square both sides to eliminate the square root: (y7)2=6x5(y - 7)^2 = 6x - 5

    Now, solve for xx: 6x=(y7)2+56x = (y - 7)^2 + 5 x=(y7)2+56x = \frac{(y - 7)^2 + 5}{6}

  3. Replace yy with xx:

    Since we are solving for the inverse function, replace yy with xx: f1(x)=(x7)2+56f^{-1}(x) = \frac{(x - 7)^2 + 5}{6}

Thus, the inverse function is: f1(x)=(x7)2+56f^{-1}(x) = \frac{(x - 7)^2 + 5}{6}

This holds for x7x \geq 7.

Do you want more details or have any questions about the process?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the domain and range of f(x)f(x) and f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  2. How does the square root function affect the behavior of the inverse?
  3. Can you find the derivative of f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  4. How do you verify that the two functions f(x)f(x) and f1(x)f^{-1}(x) are indeed inverses?
  5. What are the graphical interpretations of inverse functions?

Tip: Always check the domain and range when finding inverse functions to ensure the inverse exists and is correct for the given values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Functions
Radical Functions
Algebra

Formulas

f(x) = 7 + √(6x - 5)
f⁻¹(x) = (x - 7)² + 5 / 6

Theorems

Properties of Inverse Functions
Square Root Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12