Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
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Chapter 4 - Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions - 4.1 Inverse Functions - 4.1 Exercises - Page 416: 31

Answer

Inverse action: untying your shoelaces.

Work Step by Step

In loose terms, let f(untied shoelace)=tied shoelace. We want the inverse to be defined on tied shoelaces, g(tied shoelace)=untied shoelace So, g(f (untied shoelace)=untied shoelace and f(g(tied shoelace)=tied shoelace. [ f(g(x))=x and g(f(x))=x ] Inverse action: untying your shoelaces.
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