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: 9

Answer

$f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[5]{\dfrac{x-3}{2}}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the function: $$f(x)=2x^5+3.$$ Find the inverse of the function: $$\begin{align*} f(x)&=2x^5+3\quad&&\text{Write original function.}\\ y&=2x^5+3\quad&&\text{Replace }f(x)\text{ by }y.\\ x&=2y^5+3\quad&&\text{Switch }x\text{ and }y.\\ x-3&=2y^5\quad&&\text{Subtract }3\text{ from beach side. }\\ \dfrac{x-3}{2}&=y^5\quad&&\text{Divide each side by }2.\\ \sqrt[5]{\dfrac{x-3}{2}}&=y\quad&&\text{Take fifth root of each side.} \end{align*}$$ The inverse of $f$ is $f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[5]{\dfrac{x-3}{2}}$. Graph the function and its inverse:
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