Question

The function g(x)=8x-24 has a domain of [-5,5], Find g^-1(x).

Answer 1

g(-5) = 8(-5) - 24 = -40 - 24 = -64

g(5) = 8(5) - 24 = 40 - 24 = 16

y = 8x - 24

8x = y + 24

x = (1/8)(y + 24) = (1/8)y + 3

g^-1(x) = (1/8)x + 3, -64 < x < 16