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1 Inverse Functions and their Representations
Lesson 5.2

2 Definition A function is a set of ordered pairs with no two first elements alike. f(x) = { (x,y) : (3, 2), (1, 4), (7, 6), (9,12) } But ... what if we reverse the order of the pairs? This is also a function ... it is the inverse function f -1(x) = { (x,y) : (2, 3), (4, 1), (6, 7), (12, 9) }

3 Example Consider an element of an electrical circuit which increases its resistance as a function of temperature. T = Temp R = Resistance -20 50 150 20 250 40 350 R = f(T)

4 Now we would say that g(R) and f(T) are inverse functions
Example We could also take the view that we wish to determine T, temperature as a function of R, resistance. R = Resistance T = Temp 50 -20 150 250 20 350 40 T = g(R) Now we would say that g(R) and f(T) are inverse functions

5 Terminology If R = f(T) ... resistance is a function of temperature,
Then T = f-1(R) ... temperature is the inverse function of resistance. f-1(R) is read "f-inverse of R“ is not an exponent it does not mean reciprocal

6 Does This Have An Inverse?
Given the function at the right Can it have an inverse? Why or Why Not? NO … when we reverse the ordered pairs, the result is Not a function We would say the function is not one-to-one A function is one-to-one when different inputs always result in different outputs x Y 1 5 2 9 4 6 7

7 Finding the Inverse Try

8 Composition of Inverse Functions
Consider f(3) = 27   and   f -1(27) = 3 Thus, f(f -1(27)) = 27 and f -1(f(3)) = 3 In general   f(f -1(n)) = n   and f -1(f(n)) = n (assuming both f and f -1 are defined for n)

9 Graphs of Inverses Again, consider
Set your calculator for the functions shown Dotted style Use Standard Zoom Then use Square Zoom

10 Graphs of Inverses Note the two graphs are symmetric about the line y = x

11 Investigating Inverse Functions
Consider Demonstrate that these are inverse functions What happens with   f(g(x))? What happens with  g(f(x))? Define these functions on your calculator and try them out

12 Domain and Range The domain of f is the range of f -1
The range of f is the domain of f -1 Thus ... we may be required to restrict the domain of f so that f -1 is a function

13 Domain and Range Consider the function h(x) = x2 - 9
Determine the inverse function Problem =>  f -1(x) is not a function

14 Assignment Lesson 5.2 Page 365 Exercises 1 – 95 EOO


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