Answer:
- Step 3.
- not switch the variables.
Step-by-step explanation:
Tom wanted to find the inverse of f(x)= 4x - 2 using the steps in the attached image.
Tom's first mistake was in Step 3.
To correct the mistake, he should not switch the variables.
The correct procedure is:
Step 1
: Given
f(x) = 4x - 2
Step 2
: Change f(x) to y
y = 4x - 2
Step 3
: Add 2 to both sides
[tex]4x=y+ 2[/tex]
Step 4: Â Divide each side by 4
[tex]x=\dfrac{y+2}{4}[/tex]
Step 5: Change x to [tex]f^{-1}(x)[/tex]
[tex]f^{-1}(x)=\dfrac{y+2}{4}[/tex]