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F(x) = {(1, 4), (2,3), (5,8), (4,7)} Is f^-1(x) a function and why?

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Answer:

f (x)= (1, 4) (2, 3) (5, 8) (4, 7)

f-1(x) = (4, 1) (3, 2) (8,5) (7,4)

For any given x in the domain of f-1(x) there is one and only

one value y in the range of f-1(x) ... Thus, f-1(x) passes the

vertical line test and is a function.

Explanation:

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