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This section explores the properties and attributes of functions, focusing on their inverses. The inverse of a function "undoes" the operation of the original function and is represented as f⁻¹(x). Its graph is a reflection across the line y = x. The horizontal line test is utilized to determine if the inverse is a function. The process of finding an inverse involves switching x and y and solving for y. Additionally, we discuss the characteristics of one-to-one functions and how to verify inverses through composition.
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Ch 9 – Properties and Attributes of Functions 9.5 – Functions and their Inverses
What is the inverse of a function? • The inverse of a function f(x) “undoes” f(x) • Its graph is a reflection of f(x) across the line y = x • Sometimes, the inverse ends up NOT being a function. • If the inverse is a function, then it is denoted as f-1(x)
Horizontal-Line TestIf any horizontal line passes through more than one point on the graph of a relation, the inverse relation is NOT a function. The inverse relation is a function The inverse relation is not a function
Use the horizontal-line test to determine whether the inverse of each relation is a function.
Finding Inverses of functions • To find the inverse of a function, switch the x and y, then solve for y. • Example: Find the inverse of f(x) = x2
Find the inverse f-1(x) of Determine whether it is a function, and state its domain and range.
In a one-to-one function, each y-value is paired with EXACTLY one x-value. You can use composition of functions to verify that two functions are inverses. If f(g(x)) = g(f(x)) = x then f(x) and g(x) are inverse functions. When both a relation and its inverse are functions, the relation is called a one-to-one function.
Determine by composition whether each pair of functions are inverses.