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19. If f(x) = 6x + 3, find f-1(x).

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Answer:


f^(-1)(x) =
(x-3)/(6)

Explanation:

let y = f(x) and rearrange making x the subject, that is

y = 6x + 3 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

y - 3 = 6x ( divide both sides by 6 )


(y-3)/(6) = x

change y back into terms of x, thus


f^(-1)(x) =
(x-3)/(6)

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