Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse of the following functions: f(x) = x^3 - 15, g(x) = 2x/3, h(x) = x^2/5, 2y = 3x, i(x) = (x - 5)/3

Solution

Let's find the inverses of each of the given functions step by step.

1. f(x)=x315f(x) = x^3 - 15

To find the inverse, follow these steps:

  1. Replace f(x)f(x) with yy:
    y=x315y = x^3 - 15
  2. Swap xx and yy:
    x=y315x = y^3 - 15
  3. Solve for yy:
    x+15=y3x + 15 = y^3
    y=x+153y = \sqrt[3]{x + 15}

Thus, the inverse of f(x)f(x) is:
f1(x)=x+153f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt[3]{x + 15}


2. g(x)=2x3g(x) = \frac{2x}{3}

  1. Replace g(x)g(x) with yy:
    y=2x3y = \frac{2x}{3}
  2. Swap xx and yy:
    x=2y3x = \frac{2y}{3}
  3. Solve for yy:
    y=3x2y = \frac{3x}{2}

Thus, the inverse of g(x)g(x) is:
g1(x)=3x2g^{-1}(x) = \frac{3x}{2}


3. h(x)=x25h(x) = \frac{x^2}{5}

  1. Replace h(x)h(x) with yy:
    y=x25y = \frac{x^2}{5}
  2. Swap xx and yy:
    x=y25x = \frac{y^2}{5}
  3. Solve for yy:
    y=±5xy = \pm \sqrt{5x}

Thus, the inverse of h(x)h(x) is:
h1(x)=±5xh^{-1}(x) = \pm \sqrt{5x}


4. 2y=3x2y = 3x

  1. Solve for yy:
    y=3x2y = \frac{3x}{2}

This is already the equation for yy, and thus the inverse is the same.
y=3x2y = \frac{3x}{2}


5. i(x)=x53i(x) = \frac{x - 5}{3}

  1. Replace i(x)i(x) with yy:
    y=x53y = \frac{x - 5}{3}
  2. Swap xx and yy:
    x=y53x = \frac{y - 5}{3}
  3. Solve for yy:
    y5=3xy - 5 = 3x
    y=3x+5y = 3x + 5

Thus, the inverse of i(x)i(x) is:
i1(x)=3x+5i^{-1}(x) = 3x + 5


Do you need further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How can we verify if a function and its inverse are correct?
  2. What does it mean for a function to be one-to-one, and why is this important when finding inverses?
  3. Can all functions have inverses? If not, which ones cannot?
  4. How do graphical representations of a function and its inverse relate to each other?
  5. How can we find the inverse of more complicated functions like logarithmic or exponential functions?

Tip: The inverse of a function can be thought of as "undoing" the effect of the original function. It reverses the inputs and outputs.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inverse Functions
Cubics
Quadratics
Linear Functions

Formulas

f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt[3]{x + 15}
g^{-1}(x) = \frac{3x}{2}
h^{-1}(x) = \pm \sqrt{5x}
i^{-1}(x) = 3x + 5

Theorems

Inverse of a function
Solving for variables
Cubic and quadratic inverses

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12