Intermediate Algebra
Which single sentence most precisely defines a one-to-one function (injective)?
Which simple graphical procedure determines whether a curve y=g(x)y = g(x) represents a function of xx?
A one-to-one function f f is defined on integers by f(−2)=9f(−2)=9, f(0)=3f(0)=3, f(2)=7f(2)=7, f(5)=1f(5)=1. Create f−1f^{-1} explicitly and use it to compute f−1(7)f^{-1}(7).
A graph consists of the parabola y=x2y = x^2 and the line y=2y=2. Using vertical and horizontal line tests, determine whether the parabola is a function, whether it is one-to-one, and whether its restriction x ≥ 0 is one-to-one. Provide justification.
A function ff maps temperatures in Celsius to voltages measured by a sensor: f={(0,0.00),(25,0.50),(50,1.05),(75,1.65)}f={\(\left\[\lbrace\)(0,0.00),(25,0.50),(50,1.05),(75,1.65)\(\right\]\rbrace\)}. The inverse function f−1f^{-1} is used to convert voltage back to temperature. What problem occurs when trying to evaluate f−1(2.00)f^{-1}(2.00)?