Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 2 - Functions - 2.5 Preview of Composite and Inverse Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 2.5 - Exercises and Problems - Page 102: 29

Answer

$ k(3)=2 , $ $k^{-1}(14)=6$

Work Step by Step

We have $$ k(3)=4(3)-10=12-10=2 . $$ To find $k^{-1}(14)$, we find the value of $x$ so that $k(x)=14$. If $14=4 x-10$, then $24=4 x$ so $x=6$. Thus, $k^{-1}(14)=6$.
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