Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 12 - Section 12.2 - Inverse Functions - Exercise Set - Page 853: 62

Answer

$f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{x+3}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1: Replace $f(x)$ with $y$. $y=x^{3}-3$ Step 2: Interchange $x$ and $y$. $x=y^{3}-3$ Step 3: Solve the equation for $y$. $ x=y^{3}-3,\qquad$ ... add 3, $ x+3=y^{3},\qquad$ ... take the third root, $\sqrt[3]{x+3}=y$ Step 4: Replace y with the notation $f^{-1}(x)$. $f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{x+3}$ Graphed using desmos.com/calculator
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