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If f(x) = x2, find the inverse of f.

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Answer:

The inverse is ±sqrt(x)

Explanation:

y = x^2

Exchange x and y

x = y^2

Solve for y

Take the square root of each side

±sqrt(x) = sqrt(y^2)

±sqrt(x) = y

The inverse is ±sqrt(x)

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