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: 8

Answer

$f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{4-x}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the function: $$f(x)=-x^3+4.$$ Find the inverse of the function: $$\begin{align*} f(x)&=-x^3+4\quad&&\text{Write original function.}\\ y&=-x^3+4\quad&&\text{Replace }f(x)\text{ by }y.\\ x&=-y^3+4\quad&&\text{Switch }x\text{ and }y.\\ x-4&=-y^3\quad&&\text{Subtract }4\text{ from beach side. }\\ 4-x&=y^3\quad&&\text{Multiply each side by }-1.\\ \sqrt[3]{4-x}&=y\quad&&\text{Take cubic root of each side.} \end{align*}$$ The inverse of $f$ is $f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{4-x}$. Graph the function and its inverse:
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