Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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Chapter 2 - 2.7 - Inverse Functions - 2.7 Exercises - Page 229: 71

Answer

$f^{-1} (x)=-x-2$ The domain of the function $f$ is: $(-\infty, \infty)$. The domain of the inverse of the function $f$ is: $[0, \infty)$.

Work Step by Step

We have $y=|x+2|=-x-2$ or, $x=-y-2$ or, $x+y=-2 \implies y=-x-2$ Replace $y$ with $f^{-1} (x)$. so, $f^{-1} (x)=-x-2$
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