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If f(x) = square root x+3, what is the equation for f-1(x)

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Answer:
f^(-1)(x)=x^2-3

Explanation:

Given the function f(x):


f(x)=√(x+3)

You need to follow these steps in order to find
f^(-1)(x):

- Rewrite the function with
f(x)=y:


y=√(x+3)

- Solve for "x":


(y)^2=(√(x+3))^2\\\\y^2=x+3\\\\x=y^2-3

- Exchange the variables:


y=x^2-3

- Rewrite the function with
y=f^(-1)(x):


f^(-1)(x)=x^2-3

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