Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 - Inverse Functions - Exercise Set - Page 551: 50

Answer

$f^{-1} =(x+5)^{1/3}$

Work Step by Step

$f(x)=x^3-5$ $y=x^3-5$ $x=y^3-5$ $x+5=y^3-5+5$ $x+5=y^3$ $(x+5)^{1/3}=(y^3)^{1/3}$ $(x+5)^{1/3} = y$ $f^{-1} =(x+5)^{1/3}$
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