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What is the inverse of the function f(x)=4x+8

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Switch the x and y

X= 4y +8

Subtract 8 from both sides

X-8 = 4y

Divide both sides by 4

So,

f^-1(x)= x-8/4
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Step 1: change f(x) to y
y = 4x + 8

Step 2: switch x and y in the equation
x = 4y + 8

Step 3: solve for y
x - 8 = 4y

(x)/(4) -2=y

f^(-1) (x)= (x)/(4)-2
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