Unit 1 Functions Assignment

By: Vivek
Domain and Range
Domain and Range

What’s Domain and Range?

Domain: the set of all possible X values a relation can have.

Range: the set of all possible Y values a relation can have.

How to Determine Domain and Range?

From coordinates: For the domain, list all x-values from least to greatest within brackets. For the range, list all
y-values from least to greatest within brackets.

Example: Find the domain and range of the following data set :( -5,4) , (7,0) , (4,-1) , (7,2) , (-4,2), (-3. -7)

Answer: Domain { x= -5,-4,-3,4,7}

Range { y= -7,-1,0,2,4}

*Tip: if the x -values or y-values repeat, write each value once when writing the domain and range
From an equation: When finding the domain and range from an equation, you must check for any
restrictions that would limit the x-values or y-values.
For example, for y = 2x -7, any value of x can be subbed into the equation. Since x can be any
value, we say that the domain is any real number ( {XЄR}).Also y can be any real number, therefore the range is all
real numbers ( y∈R)

However, there can be restrictions on the domain and range which can be determined from the equation.

Reciprocal function: This is a function that has a polynomial in the numerator and the denominator. The denominator of a rational
function cannot be equal to zero. The x values that make the denominator zero are the restrictions on the domain. A number can be
added or subtracted to the rational function which effects the range. The number that is added or subtracted to it is the restricted
y-value.

Square root function: You cannot take the square root of a negative number, therefore when dealing with a square root equation, the
expression inside the square root has to be greater than or equal to zero. This will affect the domain. For the range, determine when the
expression inside the square root is equal to zero. The y value will either be greater than or equal to this number. The y value will either
be greater than or equal to this number,
Example: Determine the domain and range of the following
a) y = 4x
b) y= √(x-4) + 3
c) y = 1

2x + 3

Answer: a) x can be any number, therefore the domain is {XЄR}

y can be any number, therefore the range is {yЄR}

b) The expression x-4 inside the square root has to be greater than or equal to zero. We have to find out the value of x that will make x-4 greater than or equal to zero.
x-4 ≥ 0
x≥ 0 + 4
x≥ 4 Therefore the domain is {XЄR ┃ x≥ 4 }

When x is 4, the value of y is 3. When x is greater than 4 , the y values are larger than three. Therefore the range is {yЄR ┃ y≥ 3 }

c) The denominator cannot be equal to zero. We will find out when it is zero and this is the value x cannot be.
2x + 3 = 0

2x = -3

X = -1.5 therefore x cannot be -1.5 otherwise the denominator is zero. So the domain is {XЄR ┃ x≠ -1.5 }

This equation cannot be equal to zero. Therefore the range is {yЄR ┃ y≠ 0 }

Finding Domain on a Graph

The domain consists of all the x-values on the graph. To determine the domain look at how far the graph
extends to the left and right. If the graph has arrows at the ends, it continues in that direction. If there are
open or closed circles, this is where the graph stops.

The range includes all the y-values on the graph. To find the range, look at the lowest and highest points the
graph reaches. If the graph has arrows, it extends in that direction, while open or closed circles indicate
specific endpoints for the range.
Example: Find the domain and range
a) b)

Answer: a) x can be any number, therefore the domain is {XЄR}

Every x value on the graph has the same y value of 3. Therefore the range is {3}

b) The minimum x value is -6, therefore the domain is {XЄR |x ≥-6}

The minimum y value is -1, therefore the domain is {yЄR |y ≥-1}
FUNCTION NOTATION
What is a Function?

A function is a relation in which every value of x has one value of y. In other words, the x values do not
repeat.

There are 2 ways to identify a function:

1) Vertical line test: draw a vertical lines throughout the graph. If the vertical line intersects the
graph at more than one point then it is a relation not a function. However if it only intersects at
exactly one point then it is a function.

2) Coordinates: When given the coordinates, if an x value has more than one y value then its a relation,
not a function. However if the x values don't repeat then its a function.
Example: Is the following a relation or a function?
a) ( 1,5) (2,-1) (3,5) (6,8) (5,-10)
b)
Answer:

a) Since every x value only has one y value , this is a function.

b)

Since the red vertical line

passes through more than one
point, this is not a function.
What is function notation?
When a relation is a function, you can write the equation using function notation by replacing y
with f(x).

For example, the equation y= 2x+ 4 can be written as f(x) = 2x+4

The function notation f(x) is read as "f of x." You can also use other letters instead of f, such as
g(x)or h(x).

In function notation, if a number replaces x, that number is the x-value. For example, f(4) means 4
is the x-value. You can find the corresponding y-value by substituting the given x-value into the
equation.

If f(x) = a number, that number corresponds to the y-value. For example, f(-3) = 7 means when the
x= -3, y = 7. This can be expressed as a coordinate (-3,7)
 Function Notation:Determining Solutions from Equations

● If given the x-value, substitute the x-value into the equation to find the y-value.
● If given the y-value, substitute f(x) for the y-value, and solve for x.

Examples :

1. Find f(5) for the function f(x) = 3x - 7

Answer: Sub x= 5 into the equation

f(5) = 3(5) -7
= 15 -7
=8 Therefore, when x = 5, y = 8
2. Find f(-3) for f(x) = x2 - 4x + 6 3. Find f( 6 ) for f(x) = x2 - 4
3x
Answer: Sub x = -3 into the equation Answer: Sub x = 6 into the equation
f(-3) = (-3) 2 - 4(-3) + 6
= 9 +12 + 6 f(6) = 62 - 4
= 27 3(6)
Therefore, when x = -3, y = 27 = 36 -4
18
= 32
18
= 16
9 Therefore, when x = 6, y = 16/9
 4. If f( x) = 3x -8, find x when f(x) = 13 5. If f(x) = x2 - 5, find x when f(x) = 11

Answer: Replace f(x) with 13 and solve for x Answer: Replace f(x) with 11 and solve for x
3x - 8 = 13 x2 - 5 = 11 Move the 11 to the other side
3x = 13 + 8 x2 - 5 - 11 = 0
x2 - 16 = 0 Factor
(x - 4)(x+4) = 0 Solve by setting each factor equal to zero
3x = 21 x-4=0 x+4=0
3 3 X=4 x = -4

x=7 Therefore, f(x) = 11 at x = 4 and x = -4

Therefore the x value is 7
when y is 13
 Function Notation: Determining Solutions from a Graph
● If given the x-value, locate the x value on the x-axis. Draw a vertical line at this x-value, and locate where the vertical line touches the
graph. The corresponding y -value at this point is the solution.

For example, from the graph below we can determine that f(8) is 5
 ● If given the y-value, locate the y value on the y-axis. Draw a horizontal line at this y-value, and
locate where the horizontal line touches the graph. The corresponding x -value at this point is the
solution

For example, from the graph we can determine

the solution for f(x) = -4 is x = -3
Example: From the graph, determine when f(x) = 2

Answer: We are given the y-value. Locate the y-value on the y-axis and draw a horizontal line at this point. The point of
intersection of the graph and horizontal line is the solution. Therefore, the graph has the y value 2 at x = 3 and x = 5
Example: Determine f(4) from the graph

Answer: We are given the x-value. Locate the x-value the x-axis and draw a vertical line at this point. The
point of intersection of the graph and vertical line is the solution.From the graph, we can see that f(4) = 3
 Rational Expressions

A Rational Expression is a fraction that has a polynomial in the numerator and denominator. An example
of this expression is: .

Restrictions

A rational number cannot have a denominator of zero. When dealing with rational expressions, there will
be restrictions on the x value since the denominator cannot be zero. Therefore the x values that make
the denominator zero would be our restrictions and will show up as a vertical asymptote or a hole on the
graph.

In order to find our restrictions we need to find the values of x that will make the denominator zero. In
order to find these value, you may have to factor the denominator.
 Examples
1. Find the restriction for the rational expression

Answer: First we set the denominator equal to 0: X + 2 = 0

Solve for x by subtracting 2 from each side: X + 2 -2 = 0 - 2

X = -2

When x = -2, then x + 2 = 0. Therefore the restriction is X ≠ -2

2. Find the restriction for the rational expression

Answer: Sometimes there can be more than one restriction like in this example:

In this case there are more than one x value that can make the denominator equal to 0

In order to find them we must set both x-7 and x + 3 equal to 0 and solve for them.

The two restrictions are x ≠ 7, x ≠ -3

 Examples
3. Find the restrictions for

Answer: To find the restrictions, we have to first factor the denominator.

Here we can factor the numerator to give us:

Then we can find our 2 restrictions:

 Example
4. Find the restrictions for

Answer: Here we would have to factor the numerators and denominators which gives us:

Now we can set the denominators equal to 0 and find our restrictions which gives us:

(since 2 restrictions repeat we only need to write it once)

How To Simplify a Rational Expression

To simplify a rational expression, fully factor the numerator and denominator and then cancel out any
common factors.

Example: Simplify

Answer:
Multiply Rational Expressions:
To multiply rational expressions, factor the numerator and denominator. After factoring, identify the
restrictions. Next, simplify the rational expressions by cancelling out common factors. You can also cross
simplify when multiplying. Once the rational expressions are fully simplified, multiply the numerators and
multiply the denominators.

Example : Simplify and state the restrictions

Answer:
Divide Rational Expressions:

To divide rational functions, factor the numerator and denominator. After factoring, identify the
restrictions. Remember that when dividing rational expressions, the numerator of the second fraction
will also have restrictions. Next, flip the second rational function and change the division to
multiplication. Simplify and multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.

Example : Simplify and state the restrictions

Answer:
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

When adding or subtracting rational functions, the denominators have to be the same. To find the lowest
common denominator, factor the denominators first. Any factors the denominators don’t have in
common,multiply the other fraction by factor. Once the denominators are the same, add or subtract the
numerators.

Example: Simplify and state the restrictions

Answer:
TRANSFORMATION OF FUNCTIONS
What is a transformed function?

An transformed function is a function that has been changed from its original form, known as the parent function. The parent
function is commonly represented with f(x) and is the most basic function. Below are common parent functions

Linear function: f(x) = x

Quadratic function: f(x) = x 2

Square root function: f(x) = √x

Absolute function: ⼁x⼁

Reciprocal function: 1
x
Transformations that can occur on the parent function include reflections, translations , and changes in its width.

The general equation of a transformed function is below

y = a f [ k( x - d)] + c

The parameters a, k ,d, and c correspond to different types of transformations

Helpful tip: Always make sure k is factored!

 Vertical Translation
A vertical translation shifts the function up or down. When there is
a vertical translation, the point (x,y) on f(x) becomes (x, y + c) and
the function f(x) transforms to f(x) + c.

A vertical translation affects the parameter c

● If c> 0 the graph shift up by c units

● If c< 0 the graph shifts down by c units

Below is an example of a vertical translation. On the left graph the parent function is shown as f(x) = x² .On the right
this function is translated 2 units up, resulting in the function g(x) = x² + 2

f(x) = x² g(x) = x² + 2
continued vertical translation

What if you want to transform the function downwards?

This is also very simple! All you need to do is subtract the amount to want to move down
Let's say you want to move the function f(x) = x² two units down, how would you do this? All you need to do is
subtract 2 from the function, resulting in the function h(x) = x² - 2 . The graph of h(x) is shown below
Horizontal Translation
A horizontal translation shifts the function left or right . When there is
a horizontal translation, the point (x,y) on f(x) becomes (x +d, y) and
the function f(x) transforms to f(x - d).

A horizontal translation affects the parameter d

● If d> 0 the graph shift right by d units

● If d< 0 the graph shifts left by d units

Let's say we want to move the function f(x) = x² four units to the right. The parameter d = 4 and the resulting function is g(x) = (x - 4)² .
The graph of g(x) is shown below.
continued horizontal translations

What if we wanted to move f(x) = x² nine units to the left. The parameter d = -9 and the resulting function is

h(x) = (x + 9 )² . The graph of h(x) is shown below

Example 1:
Determine the equation of the function f(x) = x ² translated two units to the left and four units up. Graph the the
transformed function.

Answer: The graph moves two units left so d= -2. Since the graph moves four units up, c = 4.

Therefore the equation of the transformed function is g(x) = (x + 2)² + 4.

To help create a graph of g(x) we can find out where the point (0,0) on the parent function f(x) moves.

When the graph moves two units left, subtract 2 from the x coordinate. This moves (0,0) to (-2,0).

When the graph moves four unit up, we add 4 to the y coordinate. Therefore the point (-2,0) becomes (-2,4). We
also know from the equation that the graph faces up.

The graph of g(x) is shown below.

Example 2
Determine the equation of the function f(x) = lxl translated three units to the right and four units down. Graph the
the transformed function.

Answer: The graph moves three units to the right, so d= 3. Since the graph moves four units down, c = -4.

Therefore the equation of the transformed function is h(x) = lx - 3l - 4

To create a graph of h(x) we can find out where the point (0,0) on the parent function f(x) moves.

When the graph moves three units right, add 3 to the x coordinate. This moves (0,0) to (3,0).

When the graph moves four unit down, subtract 4 from the y coordinate. Therefore the point (3,0) becomes (3,-4).

The graph of h(x) faces up.

The graph of h(x) is shown below.

Stretches and Compressions

When a function is stretched or compressed, it changes the shape of the graph, making it wider or more
narrow.

There are 4 types of stretches and compressions:

1) Vertical Stretch
2) Vertical Compression
3) Horizontal Stretch
4) Horizontal Compression
Vertical Stretch/Compression
A vertical stretch elongates the graph vertically. On the other hand, a vertical compression will shortens the graph vertically. When there is a vertical
stretch or compression, the point (x,y) on f(x) becomes (x, ay) and the function f(x) transforms to g(x) = af(x).

A vertical stretch/compression affects the parameter a

● If ❘a❘> 0 the graph stretched vertically by a factor of ❘a❘

● If 0<❘a❘< 1 the graph compressed vertically by a factor of ❘a❘

Below is the graph of f(x) = x2 (red graph) which has been vertically compressed by a factor of 0.5. The resulting equation is g(x) =0.5 x2 (blue
graph)
 Horizontal Stretch/Compression
A horizontal stretch elongates the graph horizontally. On the other hand, a horizontal compression shortens the graph horizontally. When there is a
horizontal stretch or compression, the point (x,y) on f(x) becomes (x/k, y) and the function f(x) transforms to g(x) = f(kx).

A horizontal stretch/compression affects the parameter k

● If ❘k❘> 0 the graph compressed horizontally by a factor of 1/ ❘k ❘

● If 0 <❘k❘< 1 the graph stretched horizontally by a factor of 1/ ❘k❘

Below is the graph of f(x) = √x (red graph) which has been horizontally compressed by a factor of 1/3. Since the factor is 1/k, this means k = 3.
Therefore, the resulting equation is g(x) =√3x (blue graph)
 Example 1: Determine the equation of the function f(x) = √ x that was vertical stretched by a factor of 3 and
horizontally stretched by a factor of 6

Answer: Since there is a vertical stretch by a factor of 3, a = 3. The graph was horizontally stretched by a
factor of 6 and the factor is 1/k. This means k =⅙ . The equation of the transformed function g(x) is
shown below

g(x) = af(kx)

=3√⅙x
Reflection

There are two types of reflections that can occur: a horizontal reflection and a vertical reflection.

Vertical Reflection: reflection across the x-axis

Horizontal reflection: a reflection across the y axis

Vertical Reflection

A vertical reflection is described as a reflection across the x axis. When there is a vertical reflection, the
point (x,y) on f(x) becomes (x,-y) and the function f(x) transforms to -f(x). For a vertical reflection, the
parameter a<0

Below the function f(x) =x² is reflected across the x-axis, giving the function g(x) = -x²
 continued vertical reflection
Example: If the function f(x) = √(x+4) -6 is reflected across the x-axis, what is the equation of the transformed function?

Answer: When the function f(x) is reflected across the x-axis, it transforms to -f(x). Therefore, all we need to do is multiply the f(x) by -1
to get our new transformed function h(x).

h(x) = -f(x)
= -( √(x+4) -6 )
= - √(x+4) +6

The graph of f(x) is shown in green and h(x)

is in blue.
 Horizontal Reflection
A horizontal reflection is a reflection across the y- axis. When there is a horizontal reflection, the point (x,y)
on f(x) becomes (-x,y) and the function f(x) transforms to f(-x). For a horizontal reflection, the parameter
k<0

Below the function f(x) = √x is reflected across the y-axis, giving the function g(x) = -√-x
 continued horizontal reflection

Example: If the function f(x) = (x+4)² - 5 is reflected across the y-axis, what is the equation of the transformed function?

Answer: When the function f(x) is reflected across the y-axis, it transforms to f(-x). Therefore, to get the equation of our transformed function h(x) ,
first substitute -x into f(x).

h(x) = f(-x)

= (-x + 4) ² - 5 k = -1. The parameter k must always be factored out to get our d value. Therefore factor -1 from -x + 4

= [- (x-4) ]² - 5
 Combining the Transformations
When a function is transformed, you will often see more than one type of transformation take place.

Recall that the general equation of a transformed function is

y = a f [ k( x - d)] + c
When applying transformations to a function, apply the a and k values first, followed by the c and d values.
Example: Apply the transformations in the correct order to go from f(x) = ┃x ┃ to
g(x) = -0.25┃5(x+3) ┃+2 ,
Answer: the order of transformations is as follows:
1) a = -0.25,therefore a vertical compression by a factor of 0.25 and reflected across the x-axis
2) k = 5, therefore a horizontal compression by a factor of ⅕
3) d = -3 therefore shifted three units left
4) c = 2 , therefore shifted two units up
continued combining of transformations

When graphing a transformed function, it is helpful to map coordinates. If (x,y) is a point on the parent function f(x), then the
image point( where the coordinate is after the transformations) is as follows:

(x,y) (x/k + d, ay + c)
To map coordinates, choose points on the parent function and use the above mapping rule to find out where this point is on the new
function.
continued combining of transformations

Example: Sketch a graph of g(x) = -┃0.5(x+3) ┃+3

Answer: To sketch a graph of g(x), we will map the coordinates. The parent function is f(x) = ┃x ┃

Key points on f(x): (-2,2) (-1,1), (0,0) (1,1), (2,2)

For g(x), the values of the parameters are: a = -1, k = 0.5, d = -3, c = 3
Therefore the mapping rule is (x,y) (x/0.5 -3 , -y + 3) or (2x -3, -y +3)
Now we will map the coordinates: (-2,2) (2(-2) -3 , -1(2) +3 ) = (-7, 1)
(-1,1) (2(-1) -3, -1(1) +3) = (-5, 2)
(0,0) (2(0) -3, -1(0) +3) = (-3, 3)
(1,1) (2(1) -3, -1(1) +3) = (-1, 2)
(2,2) (2(2) -3 , -1(2) +3 ) = (1, 1)

The graph is shown on the right. The parent function f(x) is in red and the

transformed function g(x) is in blue.

continued combining of transformations

Example: The function f(x) = √x has the following transformations: vertically stretched by a factor of 2, horizontally
compressed by a factor of 1/3, reflected across the y-axis, shifted one unit right and four units down. Write the equation of
the transformed function and make a sketch of the transformed function and parent function on the same graph.

Answer: - vertical stretch by a factor of 2 :a = 2

- horizontally compressed by a factor of 1/3 , reflected across the y-axis: since the factor is 1/k, this
means k = -3
- shifted one unit right and four units down : d = 1, c = -4

Therefore the equation of the transformed function is g(x) = 2√ -3(x -1) -4

To sketch a graph of g(x), we will map the coordinates. The parent function is f(x) = √x

Key points on f(x): (0.0) , (1,1) (4,2) (9,3)

For g(x), the values of the parameters are: a = 2, k = -3, d = 1, c = -4
Therefore the mapping rule is (x,y) (x/-3 +1 , 2y -4)
Now we will map the coordinates: (0.0) ( 0/-3 + 1 , 2(0) -4) = (1,-4)
(1,1) (1/-3 +1 , 2(1) -4) = (⅔, -2)
(4,2) (4/-3 +1 , 2(2) -4) = (-⅓, 0)
(9,3) (9/-3 +1 , 2(3) -4) = (-2,2)
The graph is shown on the right. The parent function f(x) is in red and the
transformed function g(x) is in blue
continued combining of transformations

Example: Describe the transformations of h(x) = 4 + 1 . Make a sketch of the parent function f(x) = 1/x and g(x)
-2x - 6
Answer: Before we start describing the transformations, k must be factored so that we get the correct d value

Therefore h(x) = 4 +1
-2(x +3)
The values of a,k,d,and c are : a = 4, k = -2, d = -3, and c = 1

The transformations are: vertically stretched by a factor of 4, horizontally compressed by a factor of ½, reflected across the y-axis, shift three units left and one unit up

To sketch a graph of hx), we will map the coordinates. The parent function is f(x) = 1/x

Key points on f(x): (-3, -⅓) (-2, -0.5) (-1, -1) (1,1) (2, 0.5) (3, ⅓)

For g(x), the values of the parameters are: a = 4, k = -2, d = -3, and c = 1
Therefore the mapping rule is (x,y) (x/-2 -3, 4y+1)
(-3, -⅓) (-3/-2 -3, 4(-⅓)+1) = (-1.5, -⅓)

(-2, -0.5) (-2/-2 -3, 4(-0.5)+1) = (-2, -1)

(-1, -1) ( -1/-2 -3, 4(-1)+1) = (-2.5, -3)

(1,1) (1/-2 -3, 4(1) +1) = (-3.5, 5)

(2, 0.5) (2/-2 -3, 4(0.5)+1) = (-4, 3)

(3, ⅓) (3/-2 -3, 4(⅓)+1) = (-4.5, 7/3)

The graph is shown on the right. The parent function f(x) is in red and the
Transformed function g(x) is in blue
Inverse of a Function
Inverse of a Function

What is the inverse of a function?

The inverse of a function reverses what the original function does. In the original function, the
input is x and the output is y. In the inverse of the function , this is reversed: the input is y and the
output is x. Since the inverse of a function is the reverse of the original function, if (x,y) is a point
on the original function , then (y,x) is a point on inverse function.

If the original function is f(x), the inverse function is denoted f -1 (x)

How is the domain and range of the original function related to its inverse?

f -1 (x) is the reverse of f(x), and therefore the domain and range are also
reversed. The domain of f(x) is the range of f -1 (x) and the range of f(x)
is the domain of f -1 (x) .
Example: Given the points of f(x) below, what is the inverse of f(x), and what are the domain
and range of f(x) and its inverse?

(-1,5) (7,4) ( 0,-2) (9,5) (-6,-3)

Answer: If (x,y) is a point on f(x) , then (y,x) is a point on f -1 (x).

Therefore, f -1 (x) is the following : (5,-1) , (4,7), (-2,0), (5,9) , (-3,-6)

f(x): Domain : { x = -6,-1,0,7,9} f -1 (x): Domain: { x = -3,-2,4,5}

Range: { y = -3,-2,4,5} Range: { y = -6,-1,0,7,9}
Example: What is the domain of f(x) = -(x - 2)2 + 3 and its inverse?

Answer: f(x): Domain: {x ∈ R}

Range: {y ∈ R y< 3}

Switch the domain and range of f(x) to get domain and range of its inverse.

f -1 (x) : Domain: {x ∈ R x< 3}

Range: {y ∈ R}
Algebraically Determine the Inverse

To determine the equation of f -1 (x), follow the steps below

1. Replace f(x) in the original equation with y

2. Switch x and y
3. Solve for y
4. Once you isolate for y, replace y with f -1 (x)
Example: Find the equation of the inverse of the following
functions
a) f(x) = 5x + 3
b) f(x) = 3(x - 5) 2 + 4
c) f(x) = 5x2 -30x +4
Answers:
a) f(x) = 5x + 3
y= 5x + 3 Replace f(x) with y
x = 5y + 3 Switch x and y
x - 3 = 5y Isolate for y

(x - 3) =y
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(x - 3) = f -1 (x) Replace y with f -1 (x) Therefore the inverse of f(x) = 5x + 3 is f -1 (x) = (x - 3)

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c) f(x) = 5x2 -30x +4

When determining the inverse of a quadratic function, the equation must be in vertex form. Therefore, we have to complete the square to convert the
equation from standard to vertex form.

f(x) = 5( x2 -6x) +4
f(x) = 5( x2 -6x + 9 - 9) +4
f(x) = 5( x2 -6x + 9 ) +4 - 45
f(x) = 5( x - 3 ) 2 -41
Now that the equation is in vertex form, we can determine the inverse

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Graphically determine the inverse
The inverse function f -1 (x) is a reflection of the original function f(x) across the line y = x

Below is a graph of f(x) = 3x - 4 , f -1 (x) = (x + 4) and the line y = x.

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The graph of f -1 (x) is a reflection of f(x) across the line y = x
To graph the inverse, reflect points on the original graph f(x) across the line y = x. To reflect a point across
the line y = x, switch x and y coordinates. Therefore a point (x,y) reflected across the y = x line will become
(y,x)

Therefore to graph the inverse function, select points on the original function f(x) and switch the
coordinates to get the corresponding point on its inverse function.
Example: graph the inverse of f(x)
Answer: Points on f(x) : (-6,0) (-3,3) (1,3) (2,-4) (6,-4)

Switch the x and y coordinates to obtain points on the inverse graph.

Therefore point on f -1 (x) are : (0,-6 ) (3,-,3) (3,1) (-4,2) (-4,6 )

Example: Graph f(x) = -(x- 6) (x + 2) and its inverse

Answer: Points on f(x) : ( 6,0) (-2,0) (0,12) (2, 16)

Switch the x and y coordinates to obtain points on the inverse graph.

Therefore point on f -1 (x) are : (0,6) (0,-2) (12,0) (16,2)