Inverse Functions

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What does it mean to find the inverse of a function?

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The x's and y's are switched.

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The inverse of the function f(x) is written as ...

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f⁻¹(x)

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What is the FIRST step I need to take to solve for x in the equation x² = 49?

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Take the square root of both sides.

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The inverse has been reflected over which line?

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y = x

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Find the inverse of f(x) = 1/4x - 7.

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f⁻¹(x) = 4x + 28.

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What is an inverse function?

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A function that reverses the effect of the original function.

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If f(x) = 2x + 3, what is f⁻¹(x)?

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f⁻¹(x) = (x - 3)/2.

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What is the relationship between a function and its inverse?

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If f(a) = b, then f⁻¹(b) = a.

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How do you find the inverse of a function algebraically?

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Replace f(x) with y, switch x and y, and solve for y.

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What is the domain of an inverse function?

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The range of the original function.

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