Module 3 One to One Function and Inverse Function

Lesson Outcome(s):

 Represents real life situations using one to one functions

 Determine the inverse of one to one function
 Represents an inverse function through its (a) table of values and (b) graph
 Finds the domain and range of the inverse function.

Lesson Outline

3.1 One to One Function

3.2 Inverse Function of a One to One Function and its Graph

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Lesson 3.1 One to One Function
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(a) Each SSS member assigned a unique SSS number, thus the relation is afunction. Further, two
different members cannot be assigned the same SSS number.
(b) Thus, the function is one-to-one.
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Lesson 3.2 Inverse Function of a One to One Function

and its Graph
Given a one-to-one function f(x) and its inverse of f−1(x) then the following are true:

 the inverse of f−1(x) is f (x)

 f (f−1 (x)) = x for all in the domain of f−1
 f (f−1 (x)) = x for all x in the domain of f

To find the inverse of a one-to-one function:

 (a) Write the function in the form y = f(x)

 (b) Interchange the x and y variables;
 (c) Solve for y in terms of x.
Graphing Inverse Functions
The inverse of a function has all the same points as the original function, except that the X’s and Y’s have
been reversed or swapped. For instance, supposing your function is made up of points: {(6, -1), (9, -2),
(11, -7)}. then the inverse is given by this set of points: {(-1, 6), (-2, 9), (-7, 11)}. Then using these points,
you can now draw the graph and its inverse.

Given the graph of a one-to-one function, the graph of its inverse can be obtained by reflecting the
graph about the line y = x. The line y = x is like two-sided mirror and you could “see” the inverse
reflected in the mirror. This “reflection property can help you draw the inverse.
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Reference
Learning Material/ Teaching Guide General Mathematics Department of Education
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