You have to be careful with the term inverse funtion.That is not the same as reciprocal.
if f(x)=3x=y
then the inverse can be found this way:
y=3x
x=3y
y=x/3 or f^-1(x)=x/3
check: inverse(function)must equal x
so f^-1 (f)= 3(x/3)=x so in fact it is the inverse.
So false. Go with B. When dealing with functions, the term "inverse" seldom means reciprocal.
Determine whether the following statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning (modified from true/false format of text): If
f(x) = 3x, then f^-1 (x) = 1/3x
A) This makes sense because the inverse would divide by 3 to "undo" the multiplication by 3 in f(x).
B) This does not make sense because although we would divide by 3 to "undo" the multiplication by 3 in f(x), the x would appear in the numerator not the denominator.
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Please help HM
are u sure about this
Christian -- Bobpursley is a math/physics/teacher. HM is probably a high school student.
Yes, Christian. But don't trust me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec5YYVxyq44 That is the same message.
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