Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse of the following functions: 1) f(x) = 6/x + 7 2) f(x) = 4(x - 5) + 7 3) f(x) = 3√(x - 3) 4) h(x) = (2x + 6)/x 5) m(x) = 2(x - 1)^2 + 3

Solution

Let's go through the functions in the image and find their inverses.

1. f(x)=6x+7f(x) = \frac{6}{x} + 7

To find the inverse, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=6x+7y = \frac{6}{x} + 7
  • Step 2: Swap xx and yy to start solving for the inverse: x=6y+7x = \frac{6}{y} + 7
  • Step 3: Isolate yy: x7=6yx - 7 = \frac{6}{y} y=6x7y = \frac{6}{x - 7} Thus, the inverse is: f1(x)=6x7f^{-1}(x) = \frac{6}{x - 7}

2. f(x)=4(x5)+7f(x) = 4(x - 5) + 7

Steps:

  • Step 1: Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=4(x5)+7y = 4(x - 5) + 7
  • Step 2: Expand and simplify: y=4x20+7=4x13y = 4x - 20 + 7 = 4x - 13
  • Step 3: Swap xx and yy: x=4y13x = 4y - 13
  • Step 4: Solve for yy: 4y=x+134y = x + 13 y=x+134y = \frac{x + 13}{4} Thus, the inverse is: f1(x)=x+134f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 13}{4}

3. f(x)=3x3f(x) = 3 \sqrt{x - 3}

Steps:

  • Step 1: Replace f(x)f(x) with yy: y=3x3y = 3 \sqrt{x - 3}
  • Step 2: Swap xx and yy: x=3y3x = 3 \sqrt{y - 3}
  • Step 3: Solve for yy: x3=y3\frac{x}{3} = \sqrt{y - 3} (x3)2=y3\left(\frac{x}{3}\right)^2 = y - 3 y=x29+3y = \frac{x^2}{9} + 3 Thus, the inverse is: f1(x)=x29+3f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x^2}{9} + 3

4. h(x)=2x+6xh(x) = \frac{2x + 6}{x}

Steps:

  • Step 1: Simplify the function: h(x)=2+6xh(x) = 2 + \frac{6}{x}
  • Step 2: Replace h(x)h(x) with yy: y=2+6xy = 2 + \frac{6}{x}
  • Step 3: Swap xx and yy: x=2+6yx = 2 + \frac{6}{y}
  • Step 4: Solve for yy: x2=6yx - 2 = \frac{6}{y} y=6x2y = \frac{6}{x - 2} Thus, the inverse is: h1(x)=6x2h^{-1}(x) = \frac{6}{x - 2}

5. m(x)=2(x1)2+3m(x) = 2(x - 1)^2 + 3

Steps:

  • Step 1: Replace m(x)m(x) with yy: y=2(x1)2+3y = 2(x - 1)^2 + 3
  • Step 2: Swap xx and yy: x=2(y1)2+3x = 2(y - 1)^2 + 3
  • Step 3: Solve for yy (this requires multiple steps):
  1. Subtract 3 from both sides: x3=2(y1)2x - 3 = 2(y - 1)^2
  2. Divide by 2: x32=(y1)2\frac{x - 3}{2} = (y - 1)^2
  3. Take the square root of both sides: y1=±x32y - 1 = \pm \sqrt{\frac{x - 3}{2}}
  4. Add 1 to isolate yy: y=1±x32y = 1 \pm \sqrt{\frac{x - 3}{2}} Thus, the inverse is: m1(x)=1±x32m^{-1}(x) = 1 \pm \sqrt{\frac{x - 3}{2}}

Would you like more detailed steps for any of these inverses or have any questions?

Five related questions:

  1. What are the conditions for a function to have an inverse?
  2. Can you graph one of the original functions and its inverse?
  3. How do you verify that two functions are inverses of each other?
  4. How does the domain of a function affect the inverse?
  5. What happens to the range of a function when you find its inverse?

Tip: When solving for an inverse function, always remember to check if the function is one-to-one (bijective) to ensure an inverse exists!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inverse Functions
Function Composition
Square Roots
Rational Functions

Formulas

Inverse of a function: f^{-1}(x)
Function composition: f(f^{-1}(x)) = x
Square root function properties

Theorems

Bijective functions have inverses
Properties of inverse functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12