
Understanding the difference between pre-image and inverse
Jul 7, 2019 · For starters, they are two very different objects. The pre-image of a function is a subset of the domain and the inverse function is a function from the range back to the domain that satisfies …
Inverse function of a polynomial - Mathematics Stack Exchange
What is the inverse function of f(x)= x5 +2x3 +x−1? f (x) = x 5 + 2 x 3 + x 1? I have no idea how to find the inverse of a polynomial, so I would greatly appreciate it if someone could show me the steps to …
What is the exact definition of an inverse function?
Dec 9, 2019 · The inverse of a binary relation is simply that relation obtained by interchanging the coordinates in each of the ordered pairs. Every relation has an inverse. Every function has an …
What is the difference between inverse and reciprocal?
Feb 2, 2020 · Since you are asking under the term "calculus", my guess is that the reason why you think that you have heard "reciprocal" and "inverse function" being used interchangeably is that, in …
When does a function have an inverse? - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Apr 30, 2015 · I have been told that a function has an inverse if it is one-to-one or injective, but how can we rigorously prove this? I have been struggling to find a proof for days.
What is the proper way to find the inverse of a function?
For a function to have an inverse, it must pass the horizontal line test. If the function has two or more x-values for one y-value, it does not have an inverse.
Purpose of Inverse Functions - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Nov 27, 2016 · Finding inverse functions and understanding their properties is fairly basic within mathematics. During my studies it was found fairly simple and easy to comprehend that it was a …
Is there an explanation why the reflection of $f (x)$ through $y = x ...
Sep 7, 2023 · Now, in order to normalize this point (i.e. make x-coordinate x and the y coordinate a function of x), we need to apply the inverse operation to both coordinates:
algebra precalculus - Functions that are their own inverse ...
Jul 11, 2015 · Here's an example graph from a function which is its own inverse: And you can create all sorts of different looking such functions by just drawing some curve (it must pass the horizontal line …
A formula for higher order derivatives of inverse function
May 18, 2018 · The Wikipedia article inverse function rule gives some examples and is easy to digest. Another article can be found on vixra: Higher order derivatives of the inverse function