College Algebra (11th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Inverse Functions - 4.1 Exercises - Page 395: 53

Answer

The function doesn't have an inverse.

Work Step by Step

Here, each x-value is paired with only one value, but not every y-value is paired with only one x-value. For example the y-value of -3 corresponds to the x-value of 1 and 4 too. Therefore this function is not one-to-one, so it doesn't have an inverse.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.