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How do I solve and what would the answer be?

How do I solve and what would the answer be?-example-1
User Raskul
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Given the function:


f(x)\text{ = }\frac{2}{x\text{ - 5}}

To find the inverse function:

1. Invert the variables, as follows:


x\text{ = }(2)/(y-5)

2. Solve for y:


\begin{gathered} x\text{ = }(2)/(y-5) \\ \\ y-5=(2)/(x) \\ \\ f^(-1)(x)\text{ = }(2+5x)/(x) \end{gathered}

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