F (X) 1+ X 2, F (X) F X) F ° F X) F ° F X) X F (X) F X)
F (X) 1+ X 2, F (X) F X) F ° F X) F ° F X) X F (X) F X)
F (X) 1+ X 2, F (X) F X) F ° F X) F ° F X) X F (X) F X)
Explanation:
Think of a nonnegative number x
Double it 2x
Add six 2x+6
Half it (2x+6)/2=x+3
Take away the original number (x+3)-x=3
After a few students try to explain, the teacher connects this problem to the
previously learned concept Inverse Function.
Solution:
We first construct the function that will compute the final number based on
the original number. Following the instructions, we come up with this
function:
2 3( x +2)2
f ( x )=(x+ 2) ∙3 ÷ 2=
2
The graph is shown below, on the left. This is not a one-to-one function
because the graph does not satisfy the horizontal line test. However, the
instruction indicated that the original number must be nonnegative. The
domain of the function must thus be restricted to x ≥ 0 , , and its graph is
shown on the right, below.
2x
y ≥2 we don not need to consider −
√ 3
)
√ 3
−2= y
2x
y=
√ 3
−2
2x
f −1 (x)=
3√ −2
Finally we evaluate the inverse function at x=54 to determine the original
number.
2(54) 108
−1
f ( 54 )=
√ 3
−2=
The original number is 4.
3√ −2=√ 36−2=6−2=4
Solution:
The teacher asks the groups to explain their answers. The teacher
emphasizes on the concepts in solving for inverse function and to assess
situations where it can be applied
E.Discussing new concepts and
practicing new skills #2
ACTIVITY 3
Direction: Do the task given in your same groups.
The function defined by f ( x )=2.2 x converts a weight of x kilograms into
F.Developing mastery (leads to f (x) pounds.
formative assessment 3) . (a) Find the equivalent weight in pounds for a 56-kg boy.
(10 minutes) (b) Find an equation defining y=f −1 (x ).
(c) Use the equation in (b) to find the equivalent weight in kilograms
for a 120-lb boy.