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If f (x) =-14x-2, then f^-1 (x) =

If f (x) =-14x-2, then f^-1 (x) =-example-1

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Hi!

Switch up the variables:

y = -14x - 2.

x = -14y - 2.

Add 2 to both sides.

x + 2 = -14y - 2 + 2.

x + 2 = -14y.

Divide by -14 on both sides.

(x + 2) / -14 = -14y / -14.

(x + 2) / -14 = y.

Change the y to f^-1(x).

f^-1(x) = (x + 2) / -14.

Hopefully, this helps! =)
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