Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse function of f(x) = (x - 6) / (3x - 4).

Solution

To find the inverse of the given function f(x)=x63x4f(x) = \frac{x - 6}{3x - 4}, we will follow these steps:

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

y=x63x4y = \frac{x - 6}{3x - 4}

Step 2: Swap xx and yy.

x=y63y4x = \frac{y - 6}{3y - 4}

Step 3: Solve for yy.

To isolate yy, multiply both sides by 3y43y - 4: x(3y4)=y6x(3y - 4) = y - 6 Expanding this gives: 3xy4x=y63xy - 4x = y - 6

Step 4: Rearrange the equation.

Bring all terms involving yy to one side: 3xyy=4x63xy - y = 4x - 6

Factor out yy: y(3x1)=4x6y(3x - 1) = 4x - 6

Step 5: Solve for yy.

y=4x63x1y = \frac{4x - 6}{3x - 1}

Step 6: Write the inverse function.

f1(x)=4x63x1f^{-1}(x) = \frac{4x - 6}{3x - 1}

The inverse function of f(x)f(x) is f1(x)=4x63x1f^{-1}(x) = \frac{4x - 6}{3x - 1}.

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you verify if two functions are inverses of each other?
  2. What is the domain of the function f(x)f(x) and its inverse f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  3. How do you find the inverse of a quadratic function?
  4. What happens to the graph of f(x)f(x) when you find its inverse?
  5. How do you determine if a function is one-to-one?

Tip: To find the inverse of a function, always start by swapping xx and yy, then solve for yy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inverse Functions
Rational Functions

Formulas

y = (x - 6) / (3x - 4) → x = (y - 6) / (3y - 4)

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12