Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - 6.4 Use Inverse Functions - Guided Practice for Examples 4 and 5 - Page 441: 6

Answer

$g^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{27x}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the function: $$g(x)=\dfrac{1}{27}x^3.$$ Find the inverse of the function: $$\begin{align*} g(x)&=\dfrac{1}{27}x^3\quad&&\text{Write original function.}\\ y&=\dfrac{1}{27}x^3\quad&&\text{Replace }f(x)\text{ by }y.\\ x&=\dfrac{1}{27}y^3\quad&&\text{Switch }x\text{ and }y.\\ 27x&=y^3\quad&&\text{Multiply each side by }27.\\ \sqrt[3]{27x}&=y\quad&&\text{Take cubic root of each side.} \end{align*}$$ The inverse of $g$ is $g^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{27x}$. Graph the function and its inverse:
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