Question

If f(x) = 5x, what is y(x)?

1. F^1(x)=-5x 2. F^1(x)=-1/5x 3. F-1(x)1/5x 4. F-1(x)=5x

Answer 1

f^-1 (x) = x/5

Explanation:

f(x) = 5x

Replace f(x) with y

y= 5x

Exchange x and y

x = 5y

Solve for y

Divide each side by 5

x/5 = 5y/5

x/5 = y

The inverse is x/5