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

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 2 - Functions - 2.5 Preview of Composite and Inverse Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 2.5 - Skill Refresher - Page 101: S3

Answer

$y=\frac{2 x+1}{x-2}$

Work Step by Step

First we multiply both sides by $y-2$ and get $x(y-2)=2 y+1$. $$ \begin{aligned} x y-2 x & =2 y+1 \\ x y-2 y & =2 x+1 \\ y(x-2) & =2 x+1 \\ y & =\frac{2 x+1}{x-2} \end{aligned} $$
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