Math Problem Statement

Copy the following graphs and draw the graph of each inverse function, based on the provided image.

Solution

The image you have provided contains two graphs labeled (a) and (b). Your task is to copy the graphs and draw the inverse function of each. Let's analyze both graphs to understand how their inverses would look.

Graph (a):

  • This graph shows a linear function with a negative slope passing through the point (0, 0).
  • The key points on the graph are:
    • It passes through (1,3)(1, 3) and (1,3)(-1, -3).

Inverse of Graph (a):

  • The inverse of a function is obtained by swapping the xx and yy values of each point.
  • Key points for the inverse function:
    • The point (1,3)(1, 3) becomes (3,1)(3, 1).
    • The point (1,3)(-1, -3) becomes (3,1)(-3, -1).
  • The new graph will still be linear but with the inverse slope, passing through these new points.

Graph (b):

  • This graph shows a nonlinear, increasing curve (likely a quadratic) passing through the origin and points (2,2)(2, 2) and (3,3)(3, 3).
  • It looks symmetric about the line y=xy = x.

Inverse of Graph (b):

  • Since the graph is symmetric, the inverse will look almost identical to the original graph because points like (2,2)(2, 2) and (3,3)(3, 3) remain unchanged when the xx and yy coordinates are swapped.

Would you like me to generate these inverse graphs visually for you? Also, here are a few follow-up questions that can help reinforce the concept of inverse functions:

  1. What is the formal algebraic definition of an inverse function?
  2. How can we verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  3. What is the significance of the line y=xy = x when drawing the inverse of a function?
  4. Why do the points on the inverse of graph (b) remain the same after swapping xx and yy?
  5. How can you algebraically find the inverse of a given function?

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

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Functions
Linear Functions
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

Inverse Function Rule: Swap x and y coordinates to find inverse
Symmetry about y = x

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem
Line of Symmetry y = x

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12