Math Problem Statement

For the function f(x) = (x/8)^(1/7), find f^(-1)(x).

Solution

The problem in your image asks to find the inverse of the function:

f(x)=(x8)17f(x) = \left(\frac{x}{8}\right)^{\frac{1}{7}}

To find the inverse function f1(x)f^{-1}(x), we follow these steps:

Step 1: Set y=f(x)y = f(x)

y=(x8)17y = \left(\frac{x}{8}\right)^{\frac{1}{7}}

Step 2: Solve for xx in terms of yy

We need to solve for xx from the equation y=(x8)17y = \left(\frac{x}{8}\right)^{\frac{1}{7}}.

First, raise both sides of the equation to the power of 7 to eliminate the exponent on the right-hand side: y7=x8y^7 = \frac{x}{8}

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 8 to isolate xx:

x=8y7x = 8y^7

Step 4: Replace yy with xx to write the inverse function:

f1(x)=8x7f^{-1}(x) = 8x^7

So, the inverse function is:

[ f^{-1}(x)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Inverses
Exponents

Formulas

y = (x/8)^(1/7)
x = 8 * y^7
f^(-1)(x) = 8 * x^7

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12