Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse function in slope-intercept form (mx+b): f, of, x, equals, minus, start fraction, 2, divided by, 3, end fraction, x, plus, 10 f(x)= − 3 2 ​ x+10

Solution

To find the inverse of the function f(x)=23x+10f(x) = -\frac{2}{3}x + 10, follow these steps:

Step 1: Replace f(x)f(x) with yy:

y=23x+10y = -\frac{2}{3}x + 10

Step 2: Swap xx and yy:

x=23y+10x = -\frac{2}{3}y + 10

Step 3: Solve for yy (this will give the inverse function):

  1. Subtract 10 from both sides: x10=23yx - 10 = -\frac{2}{3}y
  2. Multiply both sides by 32-\frac{3}{2} to isolate yy: y=32(x10)y = -\frac{3}{2}(x - 10)
  3. Distribute the multiplication: y=32x+15y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 15

Step 4: Rewrite the inverse function:

f1(x)=32x+15f^{-1}(x) = -\frac{3}{2}x + 15

Thus, the inverse function is: f1(x)=32x+15f^{-1}(x) = -\frac{3}{2}x + 15

Would you like more details on this process or have any questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the geometric interpretation of an inverse function?
  2. How do you verify that two functions are inverses of each other?
  3. What happens to the domain and range when finding the inverse of a function?
  4. How do you find the inverse of a quadratic function?
  5. Can every linear function have an inverse?

Tip: When finding the inverse, remember that switching xx and yy reflects the graph over the line y=xy = x.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inverse Functions
Linear Functions

Formulas

y = mx + b (Slope-intercept form)
Inverse function: Swap x and y, then solve for y

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11