SHS

General
Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 14:
Representing the Inverse of One-to-
One Functions through Tables
and Graphs
General Mathematics – SHS
Quarter 1 – Week 4, Module 14: Representing an Inverse Function through its:
(a) table of values, and (b) graph.

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REPRESENTING THE INVERSE OF ONE-TO-ONE FUNCTIONS
THROUGH TABLES AND GRAPHS

Introduction

In this module, you will learn how to represent one–to-one functions using
table of values and graphs.

Objectives

At the end of this module, learner is able to represent an inverse function

through its: (a) table of values, and (b) graph (M11GM-Id-3).

Vocabulary List

The following important terms will be used in this module. They are
defined as follows:

• Inverse of a Function is the function obtained by interchanging the

elements of the ordered pairs of the original function.

• Graph is the collection of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given

relation (such as function) (Meriam Webster Dictionary).

• “Table of Values is a list of numbers that are used to substitute one

variable, such as within an equation of a line and other functions”
(sciencing.com/definition-table-values-5142215.html).

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 Pre-Test

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. Given a table, the inverse of a function can be determined by

a. interchanging the values of x and y

b. solving for x in terms of y
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b

2. Given a graph, the inverse of a function can be determined by\

a. reflecting the graph through the line x = y

b. reflecting the graph through the line y = x
c. reflecting the graph through the x- axis
d. reflecting the graph through the y- axis

3. Which of the following is the correct representation of the inverse of the function given the
table of values below?

X -2 -1 0 1 2
y -4 -1 0 2 4

a. c.
X -2 -1 0 1 2 X 4 1 0 -2 -4
y 4 1 0 -2 -4 y -2 -1 0 1 2

b. d.
X -2 -1 0 1 2 X -4 -1 0 2 4
y -4 -1 0 2 4 y -2 -1 0 1 2

4. Which of the following is the correct representation of the inverse of the function given the
table of values below?
X 0 2 4 6 8
y 1 2 3 4 5

a. c.
X 1 2 3 4 5 X 1 2 3 4 5
y 0 2 4 6 8 y 8 6 4 2 0

b. d.
X 1 2 3 4 5 X 0 2 4 6 8
y 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 y -1 -2 -3 -4 -5

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5. Which of the following is the correct representation of the inverse of the function whose
graph is shown below?

a. c. c.

b. d.

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 Learning Activities

In the previous module, you were able to find the inverse of a function given an equation. In
this lesson, we will represent the inverse of a function given the table of values and given a
graph.
Given a function represented through a table of values, the inverse can be determined
by interchanging the values of x and y.

Example 1. Determine the inverse of the function given the table of values.

X -2 -1 0 1 1.5
y -3 -1 1 3 4

Solution: By interchanging the values of x and y we get

f-1(x)
X -3 -1 1 3 4
y -2 -1 0 1 1.5

Example 2. Determine the inverse of the function given the table of values

X 0 1 2 3 4
y 0 1 4 9 16

Solution: By interchanging the values of x and y we get

f-1(x)
X 0 1 4 9 16
y 0 1 2 3 4

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.

Example 3. Represent the inverse of f(x) =2x + 1 whose graph is shown below.

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Solution:

Let us consider the table of values for the graph of f(x) = 2x + 1

X -2 -1 0 1 2
y -3 -1 1 3 5

By interchanging the values of x and y in the table above, we get the inverse of
f(x) = 2x + 1, whose table is shown below.
X -3 -1 1 3 5
y -2 -1 0 1 2

Plotting the points on the coordinate plane, we get the graph of the inverse of
f(x) = 2x + 1

If we put the graph of y = 2x + 1 and its inverse in one coordinate plane, we will have
the figure below. The blue line is the graph of the original function y = 2x + 1 while the red
line is the graph of its inverse.

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 Observe that if we draw a line y = x (shown by the black line), it can be noted that the
graph of the inverse of y = 2x + 1 is a reflection of the graph of the original function through
the line y = x.

Thus, to represent the graph of the inverse of the given function, we simply draw the
line y = x (shown by the broken line) and reflect the given graph across the line y = x.

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Example 4. Represent through graph the inverse of 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 + 1 using the given graph.

Solution:
Applying the horizontal line test, we confirm that the function is one-to-one. Reflect
the graph of f(x) across the line y=x to get the plot of the inverse function.

Let’s test your understanding!

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 Practice Task 1

Interchanging My Domain and Range

Direction: Determine the inverse of each function.

1.
X -2 -1 0 1 2
y -5 -2 1 4 7

2.
X 1 2 3 4 5
y 1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5

3.
X 0 1 2 3 4
y 0 5 10 15 20

4.
X 3 4 5 6 7
y 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7

5.
X -2 -1 0 1 2
y -8 -1 0 1 8

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 Practice Task 2

Showing My Reflection

Direction: Determine the inverse of each function.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

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 Practice Task 3

Giving My Inverse

Direction: Give the inverse of each function.

1.
X -3 -2 -1 0 1
y -24 -5 2 3 4

2.
X 1 2 3 4 5
y 1 1/8 1/27 1/64 1/125

3.
X 0 1 2 3 4
y 3 8 13 18 23

4. 5.

Well done! You are now ready to take the

next test. Good luck!

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 Post-Test

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Given a table, the inverse of a function can be determined by

a. solving for x in terms of y

b. interchanging the values of x and y
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b

2. Which of the following is the correct way of representing the inverse of a function given its
graph?

a. reflecting the graph through the line y = x

b. reflecting the graph through the line x = y
c. reflecting the graph through the x- axis
d. reflecting the graph through the y- axis

3. Which of the following is the correct representation of the inverse of the function given the
table of values below?

X -4 -1 0 2 4
y -2 -1 0 1 2

a. c.
X -2 -1 0 1 2 X 4 1 0 -2 -4
y 4 1 0 -2 -4 y -2 -1 0 1 2

b. d.
X -2 1 0 1 2 X -2 -1 0 1 2
y -4 1 0 2 4 y -4 -1 0 2 4

4. Which of the following is the correct representation of the inverse of the function given the
table of values below?

X 1 2 3 4 5
y 0 2 4 6 8

a. c.
X 0 2 4 6 8 X 1 2 3 4 5
y 1 2 3 4 5 y 8 6 4 2 0

b. d.
X 1 2 3 4 5 X 0 2 4 6 8
y 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 y -1 -2 -3 -4 -5

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5. Which of the following is the correct representation of the inverse of the function whose
graph is shown below?

a. c.

b. d.

- Your Post-Test ends here. -

Assignment

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Draw the graph of the function y = √𝑥 and its inverse.

References:
Castillo, Leticia L. et.al. College Algebra. Mandaluyong City:National Book Store, 2009
General Mathematics Learner’s Material
General Mathematics Teacher’s Guide
Obaña, Generoso G. and Mangaldan, Edna R. Making Connections in Mathematics IV. Manila:
Vicarish Publication and Trading, Inc., 2004
Meriam Webster Dictionary (smartphone app)

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 Answer Key
PRE-TEST:
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C

PRACTICE TEST 1
1. 2.
X -5 -2 1 4 7 X 1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
y -2 -1 0 1 2 y 1 2 3 4 5

3. X 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7

X 0 5 10 15 20 4.
y 0 1 2 3 4 y 3 4 5 6 7

5.
X -8 -1 0 1 8
y -2 -1 0 1 2
PRACTICE TEST 2
1. 2.

3. 4.

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 5.

PRACTICE TEST 3
1. 2.
X -24 -5 2 3 4 X 1 1/8 1/27 1/64 1/125
y -3 -2 -1 0 1 y 1 2 3 4 5

3. . 4.
X 3 8 13 18 23
y 0 1 2 3 4

5.

POST TEST
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. A

ASSIGNMENT

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