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Inverse Function Worksheet

The document provides instructions on determining if two functions are inverses and finding the inverse of a given function. It includes the following steps: 1) Use the composite function formula (f ∘ g)(x) = x and substitute one function into the other to simplify. 2) To find the inverse f^-1, replace f(x) with y, interchange x and y, and solve for y. 3) The document contains sample problems asking to determine if functions are inverses and finding inverse functions given algebraic expressions for the original functions.

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Inverse Function Worksheet

The document provides instructions on determining if two functions are inverses and finding the inverse of a given function. It includes the following steps: 1) Use the composite function formula (f ∘ g)(x) = x and substitute one function into the other to simplify. 2) To find the inverse f^-1, replace f(x) with y, interchange x and y, and solve for y. 3) The document contains sample problems asking to determine if functions are inverses and finding inverse functions given algebraic expressions for the original functions.

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INVERSE FUNCTION WORKSHEET

Notation

(𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑥

1. Use the composite function formula (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥)


2. Sub the 𝑔(𝑥) function into the 𝑓(𝑥).
3. Simplify the equation.
4. Because (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑥, then the functions are inverse.
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If 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = " , algebraically determine if the functions are inverses.

Find the inverse function 𝑓 #$

1. Replace 𝑓(𝑥) with y.


2. Interchange x and y.
3. Solve for y.
4. Replace y with 𝑓 #$
!%&
Find the inverse function 𝑓 #$ (𝑥), if 𝑓(𝑥) = "

PAPER 1: NON-CALCULATOR

1. Assume that f is a one-to-one function.


a) If 𝑓(−1) = 13, what is 𝑓 #$ (13) =?
b) If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 ' − 8𝑥, with 𝑥 ≥ 4, what is 𝑓 #$ (−12)?

2. Find the inverse function 𝑓 #$ and state its domain.


$
a) 𝑓(𝑥) =
!%'
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 − 5
c) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 ' + 2𝑥, 𝑥 ≥ −1

3. Use the functions 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 3 and ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 4 to find the indicated value or the
indicated function.
a) (ℎ#$ ∘ 𝑔#$ )(9)
b) 𝑔#$ ∘ ℎ#$ (𝑥)
c) (ℎ ∘ 𝑔)#$ (𝑥)
$
4. 𝑓(𝑥) = ! is its own inverse (self inverse). Show that any function in the form
(
𝑓(𝑥) = !%) − 𝑏, 𝑎 ≠ 0, is its own inverse.

YEAR 11 UPPER CANADA COLLEGE MHF4U


PAPER 2: CALCULATOR

5. Show algebraically and graphically that f and g are inverse functions.


$
a) 𝑓: 𝑥 → 3𝑥 + 9, 𝑔: 𝑥 → * 𝑥 − 3
$ $#!
b) 𝑓: 𝑥 → $%!, 𝑔: 𝑥 →
!

YEAR 11 UPPER CANADA COLLEGE MHF4U

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