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OpenStudy (anonymous):
f(x) = 3(x + 5)2 - 1
Find the rule of the inverse function.
f ^-1(x) =
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hero (hero):
\[f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x-1}{3}}-5\]
OpenStudy (anonymous):
the 2 is and exponent! ^2
OpenStudy (anonymous):
sorry guys im working on this other prob right now as well
hero (hero):
I know it was.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
*an
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hero (hero):
That's why there is a square root in the inverse
hero (hero):
Mariochev, you should give me a medal before the website resets
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Thats not the answer by the way
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ok i got it myself... its X PLUS 1 not minus 1
hero (hero):
Yeah, you're right
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
o now u reply -_-
hero (hero):
Sorry. I was watching Smallville
hero (hero):
The website reload caused me to lose interest and do something else
OpenStudy (anonymous):
i see
OpenStudy (anonymous):
could u show me the steps though
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
i got the answer but not quite sure on the steps
hero (hero):
How did you get the answer?
hero (hero):
Or where did you get the answer?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
x=3(y+5)^2-1
hero (hero):
yes, that's the first step
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
so when i take the 1 to the other side its becomes positive
hero (hero):
then add 1 to both sides, yes
OpenStudy (anonymous):
thats how i got the right answer
hero (hero):
then divide by 3
OpenStudy (anonymous):
wait
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hero (hero):
then take square root of both sides
hero (hero):
then add 5
OpenStudy (anonymous):
dont u multiply the 3 by y and 5?
hero (hero):
NOOO
hero (hero):
Don't you have skype?
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hero (hero):
I can show you all the steps
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ok