Q. For the function f(x)=4+3x2, find f−1(x).Answer: f−1(x)=
Rewrite function with y: To find the inverse function, f−1(x), we need to switch the roles of x and y in the original function and then solve for y. Let's start by rewriting the function with y instead of f(x):y=4+3x2
Switch x and y: Now, switch x and y to find the inverse: x=4+3y2
Cross-multiply to eliminate fraction: Next, we need to solve for y. To do this, we'll start by cross-multiplying to get rid of the fraction:x×(4+3y)=2
Distribute x on left side: Distribute x on the left side of the equation: 4x+3xy=2
Move term without y: We want to isolate the term with y, so let's move the term without y (4x) to the other side of the equation:3xy=2−4x
Divide both sides to solve for y: Now, divide both sides by 3x to solve for y: y=3x2−4x
Expression for inverse function: This is the expression for the inverse function. Therefore, the inverse function f−1(x) is: f−1(x)=3x2−4x
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