Inverses of Linear Functions

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What is the inverse of a function?

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The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the effect of the original function. If the function f takes an input x to an output y, then the inverse function f⁻¹ takes y back to x.

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How do you find the inverse of a relation?

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To find the inverse of a relation, switch the x and y coordinates of each ordered pair in the relation.

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What is the inverse of the relation {(-2,0), (3,4), (5,7)}?

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{(0,-2), (4,3), (7,5)}

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What is the inverse of the coordinates (1, 2) (3, 8) (-3, 6)?

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(2, 1) (8, 3) (6, -3)