What is the inverse of #f(x)=2/(x+3)#?

1 Answer
Nov 25, 2016

#f^-1(x)= (2- 3x)/x#

Explanation:

The inverse can be obtained by switching the #x# and #y# values within the function.

#y = 2/(x + 3) -> f^-1(x) -> x = 2/(y + 3)#

#x = 2/(y + 3)#

#x(y + 3) =2#

#xy + 3x = 2#

#xy = 2 - 3x#

#y = (2 - 3x)/x, x!= 0#

Hopefully this helps!