Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7-6 Natural Logarithms - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 483: 80

Answer

Inverse: $y=\pm\sqrt{5-x}$ The inverse is NOT a function.

Work Step by Step

To find the inverse of the given function, perform the followiong steps: (1) Interchange $ x$ and $y$. $$x=-y^2+5$$ (2) Solve for $y$. \begin{align*} x-5&=-y^2 &\text{Subtract 5 from each side.}\\\\ -1(x-5)&=-1(-y^2) &\text{Multiply $-1$ to both sides.}\\\\ -x+5&=y^2\\\\ 5-x&=y^2\\\\ \pm\sqrt{5-x}&=\sqrt{y^2} &\text{Take the square root of both sides.}\\\\ \pm\sqrt{5-x}&=y \end{align*} Note that for $y=\pm\sqrt{5-x}$, for every value of $x$, there are corresponds two different values of $y$. Thus, the inverse of the given function is NOT a function.
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