Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.8 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 592: 68

Answer

$f^{-1}(x)=4x+3$

Work Step by Step

The given function, $ f(x)=\dfrac{x-3}{4} ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y=\dfrac{x-3}{4} .\end{array} Interchanging the $x$ and $y$ variables, and then solving for $y$ result to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x=\dfrac{y-3}{4} \\\\ x(4)=y-3 \\\\ 4x=y-3 \\\\ 4x+3=y \\\\ y=4x+3 .\end{array} Hence, the inverse function is $ f^{-1}(x)=4x+3 $.
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