Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 6 Rational Exponents and Radical Functions - 6.4 Use Inverse Functions - Guided Practice for Examples 4 and 5 - Page 441: 10

Answer

$g^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[5]{\dfrac{7-x}{7}}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the function: $$g(x)=-7x^5+7.$$ Find the inverse of the function: $$\begin{align*} g(x)&=-7x^5+7\quad&&\text{Write original function.}\\ y&=-7x^5+7\quad&&\text{Replace }g(x)\text{ by }y.\\ x&=-7y^5+7\quad&&\text{Switch }x\text{ and }y.\\ x-7&=-7y^5\quad&&\text{Subtract }7\text{ from beach side. }\\ \dfrac{7-x}{7}&=y^5\quad&&\text{Divide each side by }-7.\\ \sqrt[5]{\dfrac{7-x}{7}}&=y\quad&&\text{Take fifth root of each side.} \end{align*}$$ The inverse of $g$ is $g^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[5]{\dfrac{7-x}{7}}$. Graph the function and its inverse:
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