To algebraically determine the inverse of the given relation, we need to exchange x and y and solve for y.
Inverse: f^(- 1)(x)=4x+12 Graph:
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Before we can find the inverse of the given function, we need to replace f(x) with y.
f(x)=1/4x-3 ⇔ y=1/4x-3
To algebraically determine the inverse of the given relation, we exchange x and y and solve for y.
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Given Equation & & Inverse Equation [0.8em]
y=1/4 x-3 & & x=1/4 y-3The result of isolating y in the new equation will be the inverse of the given function.
Now we have the inverse of the given function. Lastly, we need to replace y with f^(- 1)(x).
y=4x+12 ⇔ f^(- 1)(x)=4x+12
Graphing the Function
Because the given function is in slope-intercept form, we can graph it using its slope and y-intercept. It has a slope of 14 and a y-intercept at (0,- 3).
Graphing the Inverse of the Function
Because the inverse function is in slope-intercept form, we can graph it using its slope and y-intercept. It has a slope of 4 and a y-intercept at (0,12).
Let's add it to the graph of the given function so that we can more easily see how it is a reflection across the y=x.
