We first need to know the mathematical expression that f(x) represents following the algorithm given.
Step 1: Start with a number and add 2
Let the number = x
Adding 2 to the number gives x + 2
Step 2: Take the result and multiply by 3
This will give 3(x + 2)
Step 3: Take the result and subtract 10
This will give 3(x+2) - 10
Step 4: Square the final number:
The result will be [3(x+2) - 10]²
Therefore, f(x) = [3(x+2) - 10]²
To get the inverse of f(x), follow this algorithm
Step 1: Start with a number and take the square root
Let the number be x
Square root of x = √x
Step 2: Take the result and add 10
This will give √x + 10
Step 3: Take the result and divide by 3
This will give (√x + 10)/3
Step 4: Take the result and subtract 2