Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 17 Online
OpenStudy (jared1):

Determine the equation of the inverse of y=4^2x+9

OpenStudy (peachpi):

this? \[y=4^{2x+9}\]

OpenStudy (jared1):

yes

OpenStudy (peachpi):

start by switching x and y \[x=4^{2y+9}\] now solve for the "new" y. You can take the log base 4 of both sides \[\log_{4} x=\log_{4} 4^{2y+9}\] the \(log_4\) and 4 cancel and you're left with \[\log_4 x=2y+9\] now solve for y

OpenStudy (jared1):

so log4(x)=2y+9 ???

OpenStudy (peachpi):

you need to solve that for y to get the final inverse

OpenStudy (jared1):

ok thanks

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!