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Find a formula for the inverse of the given function.f(x) = 8x + 5y =

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f^(-1)(x)\text{ = }\frac{x\text{ - 5}}{8}

Step-by-step explanation

We are given the function:

f(x) = 8x + 5

To find the inverse of the function, first replace f(x) with y:

y = 8x + 5

Now, make x the subject of the formula:

y - 5 = 8x


\Rightarrow\text{ x = }\frac{y\text{ - 5}}{8}

Now, replace x with f-1(x) and y with x:


f^(-1)(x)\text{ = }\frac{x\text{ - 5}}{8}

That is the inverse of the given function.

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