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Nov 10 2015 09:43pm
Missed the last section before the test due to a bad migraine, I need help with inverse functions

F(x) = 3-2x and G(x) = -.5(x-3)

1.) Verify functions F and G are inverse functions by showing that F(G(x)) = x and G(F(x)) = x
Give any value of x that needs to be excluded from the domain.

If someone does this and explains IN DETAIL the step by step process, I will tip very generously!


2.) Also, I need help using the Ln function ( natural logarithm )
For example, I need a step by step guide on how to solve problems such as: 8-2e^-x


3.) Also, examples like: Graph F(x) = 3x and F^-1(x) = log3X <---Idk what the hell this shit it, please help. I was doing great until all this shit in Chapter 6.


I am tipping greatly! I need to understand this stuff.
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Nov 10 2015 10:00pm
F(G(x)) you just need to sub in G(x) into F(x) whereever u see x
F(G(x)) = 3 - 2[-.5(x-3)] = 3 - (x-3) = x

G(F(x)) u just need to sub in F(x) into G(x) wherever u see x
G(F(x)) = -.5([3-2x] - 3) = -.5(-2x) = x

for #2 cant solve it since its not equal to anything. for #3 shuld it be F(x) = 3^x?
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Nov 10 2015 10:05pm
Question 1:
F(x) = 3 - 2x
G(x) = -(x - 3)/2

F(G(x)) means to put G(x) into all places you see x in the first equation....so

F(G(x)) = 3 - 2 * (-(x-3)/2))
F(G(x))= 3 - (-(x-3)) = X

G(F(x)) = -(3 - 2x - 3)/2
G(F(x)) = -(-2x/2) = X

Question 2:
You didn't provide an actual equation to solve, so I'm going to assume that what you gave is supposed to equal 0.

8-2e^x = 0
2e^x = 8
e^x = 4
ln(e^x) = ln(4)
x = ln(4) = 1.386

As a side note if you don't really understand ln. ln(e^x) is the same of Log base e of e^x. So, what power do you have to put on e (the base) to get e^x. You have to raise the base to x, that is why ln(e^x) = x

Question 3.
I assume you know how to graph y = 3x.

The second equation is the inverse of y = log(3x), so take the inverse: x = log(3y).

Now solve this second equation for y and graph it....

x = log(3y)
10^x = 3y
y = (10^x) / 3

This post was edited by RzChaos on Nov 10 2015 10:10pm
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Nov 10 2015 10:07pm
Quote (RzChaos @ Nov 10 2015 11:05pm)
Question 1:
F(x) = 3 - 2x
G(x) = -(x - 3)/2

F(G(x)) means to put G(x) into all places you see x in the first equation....so

F(G(x)) = 3 - 2 * (-(x-3)/2))
F(G(x))= 3 - (-(x-3)) = X

G(F(x)) = -(3 - 2x - 3)/2
G(F(x)) = -(-2x/2) = X

Question 2:
You didn't provide an actual equation to solve, so I'm going to assume that what you gave is supposed to equal 0.

8-2e^x = 0
2e^x = 8
e^x = 4
ln(e^x) = ln(4)
x = ln(4) = 1.386

As a side note if you don't really understand ln. ln(e^x) is the same of Log base e of e^x. So, what power do you have to put on e (the base) to get e^x. You have to raise the base to x, that is why ln(e^x) = x

Question 3.
I assume you know how to graph y = 3x.

The second equation is the inverse of y = log(3x), so take the inverse: x = log(3y).

Now solve this second equation for y and graph it....

x = log(3y)
10^x = 3y
y = 10^x / 3


Shit, didn't see you had a negative sign in number 2 before the x...approach is going to be the exact same, just remember to have an additional negative sign in there, so the answer will be -1.386

This post was edited by RzChaos on Nov 10 2015 10:09pm
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Nov 10 2015 10:21pm
for question 2 its equal to 4 idk how I missed that! sorry
and ok gimme a few to comprehend these! :)
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Nov 10 2015 10:24pm
Quote (Cold1992 @ Nov 10 2015 11:21pm)
for question 2 its equal to 4 idk how I missed that! sorry
and ok gimme a few to comprehend these! :)


Ahh ok.

8 - 2e^-x = 4
2e^-x = 4
e^-x = 2
ln(e^-x) = ln(2)
-x = ln(2)
x = -ln(2)
x = -0.693

Going to bed now...will check tomorrow if you need more help.
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