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I. Model Problems. II. Practice III. Challenge Problems IV. Answer Key

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Inverse Functions
The function are inverses of each other if and .

The inverse of the function (this notation does not mean I. Model Problems

is indicated with the notation ).

, read f inverse

In this example we will find the inverse of a discrete function for a given as a list of ordered pairs. Example 1: If find . When finding the inverse exchange x and y. The ordered pairs (x,y) become (y,x). Answer: In these examples we will find the inverse of functions given as an equation. Example 2: If find . Write function in terms of y. When finding the inverse exchange x and y. Solve for y.

Rewrite as Answer:

Example 3: If Write function in terms of y.

find

When finding the inverse exchange x and y. Solve for y. Square both sides of the equation.

Rewrite as Answer:

. ,xR|x0

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II. Practice Problems Solve. 1. Is 2. Is 3. Is 4. Is the inverse of the inverse of the inverse of the inverse of ? Justify your answer. ? Justify your answer. ? Justify your answer. ? Justify your answer.

Find the inverse of the given function. 5. 7. 6. 8. x y 3 2 1 2 0 4 1 6 3 8 9. x 3 1 6 13 22 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 20. Graph the inverse of . y 0 2 3 4 5 12. 14. 16. 18. 10.

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Challenge Problems 1. Graph the inverse of (Hint: identify the domain of ).

2. Graph the inverse of the function graphed below.

scale of x and y-axes is 1.

3. Find the inverse of the function

4. Find the error in the students work for the following problem: If Given Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 5. Find the inverse of the function . , find .

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IV. Answer Key 1. yes;

2. no; 3. no; (x>0) while h(g(x))=x, g(h(x))=abs(x) 4. no; while h(g(x))=x, g(h(x))=abs(x) 5. 6. 7. 8. x y 2 3 2 1 4 0 6 1 8 3 9. x y 0 3 2 1 3 6 4 13 5 22 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. ,xR|x0 ,xR|x0 , x R | x -6 ,xR|x0 ; (x>0) ;

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20.
scale of x and y-axes is 1.

Challenge Problems 1.
scale of x and y-axes is 1.

2.
scale of x and y-axes is 1.

3. 4. Step 2; replace both x with y 5.

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