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

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To find an inverse function:
1. Write the function.
2. Replace f(x) with y.
3. Switch x and y.
4. Solve for y.
5. Replace y with
f^(-1)(x)

Now let's follow the steps above and do it.
1. f(x) = 4x
2. y = 4x
3. x = 4y
4. y = x/4
5.
f^(-1)(x) = (x)/(4)
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