College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.7 - Page 310: 70

Answer

Four conditions must be met to determine if two functions are inverse to each other. First, the domain of $f$ must be equal with the range of $g$. Second, the domain of $g$ must be equal with the range of $f$. Third, $f(g(x))=x$ for every $x$-value in the domain of $g$. Lastly, $g(f(x))=x$ for every $x$-value in the domain of $f$.

Work Step by Step

It is important to check each of these four conditions before trying to check if two functions are inverses.
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