Question

If x is divided by 2 and then 4 is subtracted, then the function is f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals x divided by 2 minus 4. What are the steps to find the inverse to this function

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  1. The inverse is y = x/2 – 4
    Steps involved are –
    1. replace f(x) with y:   y = 2(x + 4)
    2. Then switch y and x:   x = 2(y + 4)
    3. Finally make y the subject:
    4. x = 2(y + 4)
    5. x/2 = y + 4      (divide by 2)
    6. x/2 – 4 = y       (subtract 4)
    7. So, the inverse is y = x/2 – 4

    What is the formula for inverse function?

    • In mathematics, the inverse function of a function f (also called the inverse of f) is a function that undoes the operation of f.
    • The inverse of f exists if and only if f is bijective.
    • f-1(y) = y/2 = x, is the inverse of f(x).
    To learn more about inverse functions from the given link
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