Math Problem Statement
Find the inverse function for each of the given functions:
7. f(x) = x + 3
8. f(x) = x + 5
9. f(x) = 2 - x
10. f(x) = 3 - x
11. f(x) = x / (x + 2)
12. f(x) = (2x + 3) / (5x + 4)
Solution
Let's solve the inverse of each function one by one.
7.
To find , follow these steps:
- Replace with :
- Swap and :
- Solve for : Thus, the inverse function is:
8.
- Start with .
- Swap and :
- Solve for : Thus, the inverse function is:
9.
- Start with .
- Swap and :
- Solve for : Thus, the inverse function is:
10.
- Start with .
- Swap and :
- Solve for : Thus, the inverse function is:
11.
- Let .
- Multiply both sides by :
- Distribute :
- Bring all terms involving on one side: Factor out :
- Solve for : Thus, the inverse function is:
12.
- Let .
- Multiply both sides by :
- Distribute :
- Bring all terms involving on one side: Factor out :
- Solve for : Thus, the inverse function is:
If you have any questions or want further details, feel free to ask!
Here are some follow-up questions:
- How can you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
- What is the graphical relationship between a function and its inverse?
- Can every function have an inverse? Why or why not?
- How does the horizontal line test relate to the invertibility of functions?
- How can you apply the concept of inverse functions in real-life scenarios?
Tip: A function has an inverse if it is one-to-one (bijective), meaning each input corresponds to exactly one output and vice versa.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Inverse Functions
Algebra
Function Manipulation
Formulas
Inverse of a linear function: f(x) = x + c, f^-1(x) = x - c
Inverse of a rational function
Theorems
Inverses of one-to-one functions
Suitable Grade Level
High School (Grades 9-12)