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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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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What is the inverse of the points (1,3)(2,4)(6,2)?

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(2,6)(3,1)(4,2)

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4C

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The inverse has been reflected over which line?

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y = x

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4B

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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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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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What is the definition of an inverse function?

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A function that reverses the effect of the original function.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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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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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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How do you verify if two functions are inverses?

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If f(f⁻¹(x)) = x and f⁻¹(f(x)) = x for all x in the domain.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4B

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What is the graphical representation of an inverse function?

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It is a reflection of the original function over the line y = x.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4C

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What is the inverse of the function f(x) = x² (for x ≥ 0)?

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f⁻¹(x) = √x.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4D

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What happens to the domain and range when finding an inverse?

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The domain of the original function becomes the range of the inverse and vice versa.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4C