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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 60

Find the inverse of f(x) = x3 + 2

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Start with the function given: \(f(x) = x^3 + 2\). To find the inverse, replace \(f(x)\) with \(y\), so we have \(y = x^3 + 2\).
Swap the variables \(x\) and \(y\) to begin finding the inverse function. This gives the equation \(x = y^3 + 2\).
Solve the equation \(x = y^3 + 2\) for \(y\). Begin by isolating the cubic term: subtract 2 from both sides to get \(x - 2 = y^3\).
Next, take the cube root of both sides to solve for \(y\): \(y = \sqrt[3]{x - 2}\).
Finally, express the inverse function using function notation: \(f^{-1}(x) = \sqrt[3]{x - 2}\).

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