ACT Math · Function notation and transformations
If f(x) = 2x/x+1, what is f^-1(x)?
If , what is ?
Answer and explanation
Answer: F: x/2-x
Write and swap the variables: . Multiply both sides by : . Gather the terms: . Divide: , choice F. Check with a value: , and . Choice J () is the reciprocal of the original function, which is not an inverse. Choice G () has a sign error in the denominator. Choice H () is the reciprocal of the correct answer. Verifying an inverse by testing a value is a reliable shortcut.
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