Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse of the given relations and functions. Sketch the graph of f and its inverse.

Solution

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Problems 1–4: Finding the inverse of relations

For these, we are given a set of ordered pairs, and to find the inverse, we simply swap the coordinates of each pair.

1. a = {(4,5), (-4,5), (2,3), (-2,3)}

  • Inverse: {(5,4),(5,4),(3,2),(3,2)}\{(5,4), (5,-4), (3,2), (3,-2)\}

2. b = {(0,-1), (2,-3), (-5,1), (-4,5)}

  • Inverse: {(1,0),(3,2),(1,5),(5,4)}\{(-1,0), (-3,2), (1,-5), (5,-4)\}

3. c = {(1,4), (2,8), (3,12), (4,16)}

  • Inverse: {(4,1),(8,2),(12,3),(16,4)}\{(4,1), (8,2), (12,3), (16,4)\}

4. d = {(A,5), (K,9), (O,5), (Z,9)}

  • Inverse: {(5,A),(9,K),(5,O),(9,Z)}\{(5,A), (9,K), (5,O), (9,Z)\}

Problems 5–8: Finding the inverse of functions

To find the inverse of a function, we solve for xx in terms of yy and then switch the roles of xx and yy.

5. f(x)=5x+10f(x) = 5x + 10

  1. y=5x+10y = 5x + 10
  2. Solve for xx: y10=5xx=y105y - 10 = 5x \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = \frac{y - 10}{5}
  3. Switch xx and yy: f1(x)=x105f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x - 10}{5}

6. f(x)=3x12f(x) = 3x - 12

  1. y=3x12y = 3x - 12
  2. Solve for xx: y+12=3xx=y+123y + 12 = 3x \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = \frac{y + 12}{3}
  3. Switch xx and yy: f1(x)=x+123f^{-1}(x) = \frac{x + 12}{3}

7. 4y7x=54y - 7x = 5

Solve for yy in terms of xx: 4y=7x+5y=7x+544y = 7x + 5 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = \frac{7x + 5}{4} Thus, f1(x)=7x+54f^{-1}(x) = \frac{7x + 5}{4}.

8. 6x2y=106x - 2y = -10

Solve for yy in terms of xx: 2y=6x10y=3x+5-2y = -6x - 10 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = 3x + 5 Thus, f1(x)=3x+5f^{-1}(x) = 3x + 5.


Problems 9–10: Given f={(3,4),(2,2),(2,1),(3,1)}f = \{(-3,4), (-2,2), (2,1), (3,-1)\}

To find the inverse, swap the coordinates:

  • f1={(4,3),(2,2),(1,2),(1,3)}f^{-1} = \{(4,-3), (2,-2), (1,2), (-1,3)\}

For the graph, you would plot both sets of points ff and f1f^{-1} on the same plane. ff will map the xx-coordinates to the yy-coordinates, and f1f^{-1} will be the reflection of these points across the line y=xy = x.


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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are the conditions for a function to have an inverse?
  2. Can a relation with repeated yy-values have an inverse?
  3. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  4. What is the graphical significance of a function's inverse?
  5. How can you algebraically check if an inverse function is correct?

Tip: When graphing functions and their inverses, the line y=xy = x acts as a mirror, meaning the function and its inverse will be symmetric about this line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse Functions
Relations
Linear Equations

Formulas

To find the inverse of a function, solve for x in terms of y, then swap x and y
For a relation, the inverse is found by swapping the coordinates of each ordered pair

Theorems

A function has an inverse if and only if it is one-to-one (bijective)
Inverse functions reflect across the line y = x

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12