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Find the inverse of y=100-x^2

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Answer:

The inverse is ±sqrt(100-x)

Explanation:

To find the inverse, exchange x and y

x = 100 -y^2

Solve for y

Subtract 100 from each side

x - 100 = -y^2

Divide by -1

-x +100 = y^2

Take the square root of each side

±sqrt(100-x) = sqrt(y^2)

±sqrt(100-x) =y

The inverse is ±sqrt(100-x)

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