Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's go through the functions in the image and find their inverses.
1.
To find the inverse, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Replace with :
- Step 2: Swap and to start solving for the inverse:
- Step 3: Isolate : Thus, the inverse is:
2.
Steps:
- Step 1: Replace with :
- Step 2: Expand and simplify:
- Step 3: Swap and :
- Step 4: Solve for : Thus, the inverse is:
3.
Steps:
- Step 1: Replace with :
- Step 2: Swap and :
- Step 3: Solve for : Thus, the inverse is:
4.
Steps:
- Step 1: Simplify the function:
- Step 2: Replace with :
- Step 3: Swap and :
- Step 4: Solve for : Thus, the inverse is:
5.
Steps:
- Step 1: Replace with :
- Step 2: Swap and :
- Step 3: Solve for (this requires multiple steps):
- Subtract 3 from both sides:
- Divide by 2:
- Take the square root of both sides:
- Add 1 to isolate : Thus, the inverse is:
Would you like more detailed steps for any of these inverses or have any questions?
Five related questions:
- What are the conditions for a function to have an inverse?
- Can you graph one of the original functions and its inverse?
- How do you verify that two functions are inverses of each other?
- How does the domain of a function affect the inverse?
- 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
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