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Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions
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Capitolo 7, Problema 7.1.40a

Find the inverse of f(x)=-x+1. Graph the line y=-x+1 together with the line y=x. At what angle do the lines intersect?

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To find the inverse of the function \(f(x) = -x + 1\), start by replacing \(f(x)\) with \(y\): write \(y = -x + 1\).
Next, swap the variables \(x\) and \(y\) to find the inverse function: write \(x = -y + 1\).
Now, solve this equation for \(y\) to express the inverse function: rearrange to get \(y\) in terms of \(x\).
For graphing, plot the original line \(y = -x + 1\) and the line \(y = x\) on the same coordinate plane. These lines will intersect at a point which you can find by setting \(-x + 1 = x\) and solving for \(x\).
To find the angle of intersection between the two lines, use the formula for the angle \(\theta\) between two lines with slopes \(m_1\) and \(m_2\): \(\tan(\theta) = \left| \frac{m_1 - m_2}{1 + m_1 m_2} \right|\). Here, identify the slopes of the lines and substitute them into this formula.

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Inverse Functions

An inverse function reverses the effect of the original function, swapping inputs and outputs. For f(x) = -x + 1, the inverse is found by solving y = -x + 1 for x and then expressing y in terms of x. The inverse function reflects the original function across the line y = x.
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Graphing Linear Functions

Graphing linear functions involves plotting lines based on their slope and y-intercept. The line y = -x + 1 has a slope of -1 and intercept 1, while y = x has slope 1 and intercept 0. Visualizing both lines helps understand their relationship and points of intersection.
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Angle Between Two Lines

The angle between two intersecting lines can be found using their slopes. If m1 and m2 are slopes, the angle θ satisfies tan(θ) = |(m2 - m1) / (1 + m1*m2)|. This formula calculates the acute angle where the lines cross, important for understanding their geometric relationship.
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