Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 - Inverse Functions - Exercise Set - Page 551: 39

Answer

$f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{x}-2$

Work Step by Step

The given function, $ f(x)=(x+2)^3 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y=(x+2)^3 \ .\end{array} Interchanging the $x$ and $y$ variables, and then solving for $y$ result to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x=(y+2)^3 \\\\ \sqrt[3]{x}=\sqrt[3]{(y+2)^3} \\\\ \sqrt[3]{x}=y+2 \\\\ \sqrt[3]{x}-2=y \\\\ y=\sqrt[3]{x}-2 .\end{array} Hence, the inverse function is $ f^{-1}(x)=\sqrt[3]{x}-2 $.
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