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If f(x)=5x, what is f^-1(x)

User Darreljnz
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Answer:

f^-1(x) = _x__

5

Explanation:

User Kamil Budziewski
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Answer:


{f}^( - 1) (x) = (x)/(5)

Explanation:

f(x) = 5x

To find f^-1(x) equate f(x) to y

That's f(x) = y

y = 5x

Interchange the variables

x = 5y

Make y the subject by dividing both sides by 5

y = x/5

The final answer is

f^-1(x) = x/5

Hope this helps you.

User Bas In Het Veld
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