For the function f(x)=(x−4)13

, find f−1(x)
.(1 point)
Responses

f−1(x)=x3+4
f inverse of x is equal to x cubed plus 4

f−1(x)=(x−4)3
f inverse of x is equal to open paren x minus 4 close paren cubed

x13+4
x raised to the 1 third power plus 4

x3−4
x cubed minus 4

1 answer

To find the inverse of the function \( f(x) = (x - 4)^{13} \), we need to follow these steps:

  1. Replace \( f(x) \) with \( y \): \[ y = (x - 4)^{13} \]

  2. Swap \( x \) and \( y \): \[ x = (y - 4)^{13} \]

  3. Solve for \( y \): To solve for \( y \), we take the 13th root of both sides: \[ y - 4 = x^{1/13} \] Then, solve for \( y \): \[ y = x^{1/13} + 4 \]

  4. Write the inverse function: Thus, the inverse function \( f^{-1}(x) \) is: \[ f^{-1}(x) = x^{1/13} + 4 \]

Now, looking at the options provided in your responses, we should evaluate which is correct:

  • f−1(x)=x³+4: This is incorrect.
  • f−1(x)=(x−4)³: This is incorrect.
  • x^{1/13}+4: This is the correct form, but not listed exactly.
  • x³−4: This is incorrect.

Thus, the correct inverse function is \( f^{-1}(x) = x^{1/13} + 4 \). However, it seems a direct match is not listed. Make sure to double-check the options if you need to select one based on formatting.