How do you find the inverse of #y-3x=0#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-05T20:13:17

#f^-1(x)=x/3#

1. Rearrange the equation in the form y=mx+b.

#y-3x=0#

#y=3x#

2. Switch the positions of x and y.

#x=3y#

3. Isolate for y.

#y=x/3#

4. Rewrite the equation using inverse function notation.

#color(green)(f^-1(x)=x/3)#