Math Problem Statement

Which of the following is the inverse of {(-2,3), (4,7), (3,-9), (8,4)}?

Solution

The problem asks for the inverse of a relation. The inverse of a relation is found by switching the components of each ordered pair in the relation.

The original relation is: {(2,3),(4,7),(3,9),(8,4)}\{(-2, 3), (4, 7), (3, -9), (8, 4)\} To find the inverse, we switch the xx and yy in each pair:

  1. (2,3)(3,2)(-2, 3) \rightarrow (3, -2)
  2. (4,7)(7,4)(4, 7) \rightarrow (7, 4)
  3. (3,9)(9,3)(3, -9) \rightarrow (-9, 3)
  4. (8,4)(4,8)(8, 4) \rightarrow (4, 8)

Thus, the inverse relation is: {(3,2),(7,4),(9,3),(4,8)}\{(3, -2), (7, 4), (-9, 3), (4, 8)\}

Looking at the answer choices, the correct inverse is the second option: {(3,2),(7,4),(9,3),(4,8)}\{(3, -2), (7, 4), (-9, 3), (4, 8)\}

Would you like more details, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you find the inverse of a function, rather than a relation?
  2. What are some real-world examples of relations and their inverses?
  3. How does a graph of a function change when you take the inverse?
  4. Can all relations have inverses? If not, why?
  5. What is the difference between a one-to-one function and a relation?

Tip: When finding the inverse of a function, make sure the function is one-to-one, meaning that each output is associated with exactly one input. If not, the inverse may not exist!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Relations and Functions
Inverse of a Relation

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11