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1.4 Inverse of A Function

This document discusses the inverse of a function. It defines the inverse of a function as the reverse of the original function. To find the inverse, the x and y variables are switched and the new y variable is isolated. The graph of an inverse function is a reflection across the line y = x. Restricting the domain may be necessary for the inverse to also be a function. Examples are provided to demonstrate finding inverses from graphs and algebraic representations of functions. Practice problems are assigned.

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1.4 Inverse of A Function

This document discusses the inverse of a function. It defines the inverse of a function as the reverse of the original function. To find the inverse, the x and y variables are switched and the new y variable is isolated. The graph of an inverse function is a reflection across the line y = x. Restricting the domain may be necessary for the inverse to also be a function. Examples are provided to demonstrate finding inverses from graphs and algebraic representations of functions. Practice problems are assigned.

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1.

4 Inverse of a
Function
Chapter 1.5
become familiar with functions and their many representations, as well
as begin to be able to draw conclusions and make generalizations
Learning Goals – We are learning:
 what the inverse of a function is

 the properties of functions and their inverses

Success Criteria - I will be successful when:


- find an inverse equation of a function
- Identify whether an inverse equation is a function or not
- apply properties of inverses to answer math problems
Overall and Specific Expectations
demonstrate an understanding of functions, their representations, and their inverses,
and make connections between the algebraic and graphical representations of
functions using transformations;
1.4 relate the process of determining the inverse of a function to their understanding of reverse
processes
1.5 determine the numeric or graphical representation of the inverse of a linear or quadratic function,
given the numeric, graphical, or algebraic representation of the function, and make connections, through
investigation using a variety of tools between the graph of a function and the graph of its inverse
1.6 determine, through investigation, the relationship between the domain and range of a function and
the domain and range of the inverse relation, and determine whether or not the inverse relation is a
function
1.7 determine, using function notation when appropriate, the algebraic representation of the inverse of
a linear or quadratic function, given the algebraic representation of the function and make connections,
through investigation using a variety of tools between the algebraic representations of a function and its
inverse
Word List

 Inverse
 Domain
 Range
 Restrictions
Inverse Relations

 The volume of a sphere is given by the


relationship

 How can I use this relationship to find the


radius, given the volume?
The Inverse of a Function

 The reverse of the original function; undoes what the original function has
done
 The inverse function of f(x) is denoted by f-1(x). Function notation can only be
used when the inverse is a function
 f-1(x) does not refer to the reciprocal
Graphs
 The graphs of inverse functions are reflections in the 45° line
Finding the Inverse
 The simplest way to find the inverse of a function was by interchanging the 2
variables, and then solving for the dependent (y) variable.

Find the inverse of the function


Examples

 Use the graphs to determine the inverses.

Switch domain and range.


Examples

 Use the graphs to determine the inverses.

Reflect in .
Find the inverse
 Is the inverse of this function also a function?
Restrictions

 Sometimes, we restrict the original function in order for the inverse to also be
a function.

What can we restrict here?


Key ideas

 The inverse of a function is the reverse of the original function; it undoes


what was done
 To find an inverse, switch x and y and isolate the new y

 The inverse is not always a function, but we can restrict the domain to get
one.
Practice

 pg. 47 #6, 8, 9, 13

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