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0580/22 May/Jun 2023, Question 14: Inverse Functions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Given f(x) = 5x + 2, find the inverse function f⁻¹(x).

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1y = 5x + 2
  2. 2Swap: x = 5y + 2
  3. 35y = x − 2
  4. 4f⁻¹(x) = (x − 2)/5

Answer(x − 2)/5

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