Q. For the function f(x)=47x+5, find f−1(x).f−1(x)=4(x7−5)f−1(x)=4x7−5f−1(x)=(4x−5)7f−1(x)=4(x−5)7
Rewrite 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:f(x)=(7x+5)/4y=(x1/7+5)/4
Replace variables: Now, replace f(x) with y and x with f−1(x):x=4y71+5
Multiply by 4: Next, we need to solve for y. Multiply both sides by 4 to get rid of the denominator:4x=y71+5
Subtract 5: Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with y: 4x−5=y1/7
Raise to power 7: Now, raise both sides to the power of 7 to get rid of the 7th root:(4x−5)7=y
Write inverse function: Finally, we can write the inverse function by replacing y with f−1(x):f−1(x)=(4x−5)7
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