A2.W2.

HW Introduction to Inverse Functions

Alex Nyoka
Name:_____________________________

Question 1: Use the original algorithm below to answers parts a-d.

• Starting with a number, add 9 to that number

2(5+9)2
• Square the result
• Multiply the result by 2
• Divide the result by 5
5
a. Which of the options below represents the function, f(x), being described above. Circle your
choice.

2(𝑥 2 + 9) (2𝑥 + 9)2 2(𝑥 + 9)2 (𝑥 + 9)2

𝑖. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑖𝑖. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑖𝑖𝑖. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑖𝑣. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 ( )
5 5 5 5

b. Select one incorrect option from part a (i, ii, iii, or iv) and write that function in the box below.
Explain why this option does not model the algorithm correctly.

(i)
One incorrect option from part a is :______________________________________

Explanation of why this option does not model the algorithm correctly:

This is wrong because the x is squared and it said to choose a

number, not a variable

c. Write the Written Algorithm that would undo the original algorithm.

- #Multiply by 5
- divide the result by 2
- square root
- start with a number, subtract 9 to that number.

d. Using proper notation, write the function that represents the inverse of f(x).

F-1(x)=
7x+5
2
 2. Find the inverse of each function below. Use proper notation. Feel free to use the O/I chart to help
you. Circle your final answer!

a. 𝑔(𝑥) = 7𝑥 + 9

Original Algorithm Inverse Algorithm Inverse Function

g(x)=7x+9

b. ℎ(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 8)2 + 5

Original Algorithm Inverse Algorithm Inverse Function

h(x)=(x-8)2+
h(x) 2+5 Not sure

3𝑥−4
c. 𝑗(𝑥) = 2

Original Algorithm Inverse Algorithm Inverse Function

J(x) 3x+4 Not sure

J(x)=3x-4
2
2

3. Use your knowledge of inverse functions to complete the flow chart. Then explain how
you determined your answer (explain why what you said true)

12 Function h 35 Inverse of
Function h
35

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Not sure
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When you are finished take a picture of BOTH sides of the assignment and upload them to

Canvas. The assignment Is called W2.Homework (Inverses)