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: 5

Answer

$f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[6]x,x\geq 0$

Work Step by Step

We are given the function: $$f(x)=x^6,x\geq 0.$$ Find the inverse of the function: $$\begin{align*} f(x)&=x^6\quad&&\text{Write original function.}\\ y&=x^6\quad&&\text{Replace }f(x)\text{ by }y.\\ x&=y^6\quad&&\text{Switch }x\text{ and }y.\\ \sqrt[6]x&=y\quad&&\text{Take sixth root of each side.} \end{align*}$$ The inverse of $f$ is $f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[6]x, x\geq 0$. Graph the function and its inverse:
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