Inverse functions

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What is the first step in finding the inverse of a function?

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Replace f(x) with y.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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What do you do after switching x's and y's when finding an inverse?

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Solve for y.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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The inverse of a function is reflected over which line?

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y = x.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4C

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If f(x) passes through (a, b), what points does f^-1(x) pass through?

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(b, a).

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4C

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How do you find the inverse of f(x) = 2x - 2?

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f^-1(x) = 1/2x + 1.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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What is the inverse of f(x) = -4x - 12?

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f^-1(x) = -1/4x - 3.

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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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What is the notation used for the inverse of a function f(x)?

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f^-1(x).

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What is the relationship between a function and its inverse?

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If (a, b) is on f(x), then (b, a) is on f^-1(x).

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4C

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What is the domain of f(x) if the range of f^-1(x) is known?

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The domain of f(x) is the range of f^-1(x).

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4C