General Mathematics

Quarter 1 – Module 13:

Representations of an Inverse
Functions

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Module 13
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General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 13:
Representations of Inverse
Functions
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand the inverse function. Particularly, this will provide you guide on how to
find the inverse of a one-to-one function. Enjoy as you immerse yourself in solving
for the inverse function intuitively or using a set of more established steps.

The module is composed of one lesson, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Representing an Inverse Function through Table of Values, and
Graph

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. represent an inverse function through its: (a) table of values and (b) graph.

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 What I Know

Read the given questions carefully and choose the correct options. Write the letter of
your choice on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following graphs do not belong to the group?

a.

c.

b.
d.

2. The graph of a one-to-one function and its inverse function is ______________

a. Hyperbolic b. Parabola c. Parallel d. Symmetric

3. Which of the following terms deals with inverse?

a. alternate b. delete c. eliminate d. interchange

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4. Which of the following equations is used to test if the graph of a one-to-one
function and its inverse function?

a. f(x) = y b. y = x c. f(x) = x d. f(x) = x+y

5. Which of the following ordered pairs of an inverse function has its one-to-one
function indicated in the table below?

f(x) 3 4 5 6 7

y -2 -1 0 1 2

a. f-1(x) = {(-3,-2), (-4,-1), (0,5), (-1,6), (-2, 7)}

b. f-1(x) = {(3,2), (4,1), (0,-5), (1,-6), (2,-7)}

c. f-1(x) = {(3,-2), (4,-1), (0,5), (1,6), (2, 7)}

d. f-1(x) = {(-2,3), (-1,4), (0,5), (1,6), (2,7)}

6. What test is used to determine if a function is one-to-one function?

a. Diagonal line test

b. Horizontal line test

c. Straight line test

d. Vertical line test

7. What is the missing value in the table below with the equation, f(x) = x -3?

f(x) 3 5 7 9 11

y 0 2 ____ 6 8

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

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 8. The illustration shows the
one-to-one function and its
inverse, which pair has the
correct functions?

a. f ( x) = 2 x − 3 and
x+3
f −1 ( x) =
2

b. f ( x) = 3 x − 2 and
x+2
f −1 ( x) =
3

−1 x +1
c. f ( x) = x − 3 and f ( x) =
3

−1 x−3
d. f ( x) = 2 x + 3 and f ( x) =
2

9. Which term was used to represent the x-values of the function are the y-values of
its inverse, and the y-values of the function are the x-values of its inverse?
a. Coordinating values
b. Intersecting values
c. Table of values
d. True values

x +1
10. Which is true about f(x) = 2x - 1 and y = ?
2
a. They are inverse functions.
b. They are not one-to-one functions.
c. The graphs are parallel to each other.
d. The graphs intersect at two or more points.

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 x +1
11. Which of the following graphs best described f(x) = 2x - 1 and y = ?
2

a. c.

b. d.

12. If the function is one-to-one and has x and y-values of (2, -6), what is its
inverse values?
a. (-2, 6) b. (6,-2) c. (-6,2) d. (6, 2)

13. Which term best complete the sentence: To graph the inverse all you need to do

in the coordinates of each ordered pair is to _________________________.

a. delete b. investigate c. switch d. replace

14. All of the following are used in the representation of inverse function, EXCEPT.

a. f-1(x) b. graph c. range d. table of values

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15. Which of the following table of values represent the correct inverse function of

f(x) = 2x + 3?

a.
f-1(x) -2 -1 0 1 2

y -1 1 3 5 7

b.
f-1(x) -1 1 3 5 7

y -2 -1 0 1 2

c.
f-1(x) 1 -1 -3 -5 -7

y -2 -1 0 1 2

d.
f-1(x) -1 1 3 5 7

y 2 1 0 -1 -2

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 Lesson Representing an inverse
1 function through table of
values, and graph
Among the functions, only a one-to-one function has an inverse which is a function
also which can be represented in table of values and graphs.

What’s In

You have learned different types of functions in the previous lessons. Do you ever
wonder if inverses of functions are functions as well? That is, both the original
equation and its inverse are both functions. In this lesson, you will delve into these
functions with function inverses.

Notes to the Teacher

Enable learners to perform each task or activity in this module.
Solutions should be provided for exercises which will not be
successfully answered by the learners especially for “Additional
Activities” Part.

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 What’s New

You Complete Me!

Below is a table with function f(x) and its inverse f-1(x); and possible values. To enjoy
this activity, you need to review the concept of finding the inverse of a one-to-one
function and investigate on the possible values of the function and its inverse by
completing the statements below the table as many as you can.

Functions Possible Values

x+3 2
f ( x) = 2 x + 3 f −1 ( x) = f ( x) = 3x − 1 f (0) = −3 f −1
(−1) = −2 f −1 (1) =
5 3

x −1 x−3
f ( x) = 3x − 2 f −1 ( x) = f −1 ( x) = f (1) = 5 f (−1) = −4 f (5) = 13
3 2

x+2 x +1 3 3
f ( x) = 5 x − 3 f −1 ( x) = f −1 ( x) = f −1
(1) = 1 f −1 (0) = − f −1 (0) =
3 3 2 5

1. The function ____________________ has an inverse function of __________________

with possible values of the function as _________________ and ____________________.

2. The function ____________________ has an inverse function of __________________

with possible values of the function as _________________ and ____________________.

3. The function ____________________ has an inverse function of __________________

with possible values of the function as _________________ and ____________________.

4. The function ____________________ has an inverse function of __________________

with possible values of the function as _________________ and ____________________.

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 What is It

Inverse Function Defined with table of values and graph

The inverse of a function is a function with domain B and range A given that the
original function has domain A and range B.

This inverse function of function f is denoted by f-1. It is defined by the equation

𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑦𝑦) = 𝑥𝑥 if and only if 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑦𝑦 for any y in range B. Since both are functions, then
a function has to be one-to-one for its inverse to be a function at the same time. If it
is a many-to-one function, its inverse is one-to-many which is not a function.

In using table of values of the functions, first we need to ascertain that the given
function is a one-to-one function wherein no x-values are repeated. It is represented
as the x-values of the function resulted as the y-values of its inverse, and the y-
values of the function are the x-values of its inverse. Also, the graph should
correspond to a one to one function by applying the Horizontal Line test. If it passes
the test, the corresponding function is one-to-one. Given the graph of a one-to-one
function, the graph of its inverse can be obtained by reflecting the graph about the
line y = x.

Example 1

−1 x−3
In the given function f(x) = 2x + 3, with an inverse function of f ( x) = as
2
discussed in the previous activity. Let us use the x-values to complete the table of
values in y-values for the f(x) = 2x + 3.

f(x) -2 -1 0 1 2

In order to complete the y-values, let us substitute each x-value from the function,
f(x) = 2x + 3.

If x = -2, f(-2) = 2(-2) + 3, by solving it, f(-2) = -4 + 3, then, f(-2) = -1.

If x = -1, f(-1) = 2(-1) + 3, by solving it, f(-1) = -2 + 3, then, f(-1) = 1.

If x = 0, f(0) = 2(0) + 3, by solving it, f(0) = 0 + 3, then, f(0) = 3.

If x = 1, f(1) = 2(1) + 3, by solving it, f(1) = 2 + 3, then, f(1) = 5.

If x = 2, f(2) = 2(2) + 3, by solving it, f(2) = 4 + 3, then, f(2) = 7.

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Thus, the table of values for f(x) = 2x + 3 is presented below with its corresponding
graph.

f(x) -2 -1 0 1 2

y -1 1 3 5 7

−1 x−3
At this point, let us investigate on the inverse function f ( x) = by using the y-
2
values from the original function as x-values of the inverse function. Observe the
same process in completing the table of values by substituting the x-values to the
given inverse function. Now the table of values will be as follows:

f-1(x) -1 1 3 5 7
y

In order to complete the y-values, let us substitute each x-value from the given
−1 x−3
inverse function, f ( x) = .
2

−1 (−1) − 3 −4
If f-1(-1), f (−1) = , by solving it, f −1 (−1) = , then f −1
(−1) = −2 .
2 2

−1 (1) − 3 −2
If f-1(1), f (1) = , by solving it, f −1 (1) = , then f −1
(1) = −1 .
2 2

−1 (3) − 3 0
If f-1(3), f (3) = , by solving it, f −1 (3) = , then f −1
(3) = 0 .
2 2

−1 (5) − 3 2
If f-1(5), f (5) = , by solving it, f −1 (5) = , then f −1
(5) = 1 .
2 2

−1 (7 ) − 3 4
If f-1(7), f (7 ) = , by solving it, f −1 (7) = , then f −1
(7 ) = 2 .
2 2

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 −1 x−3
Thus, the table of values for f ( x) = is presented below.
2

f-1(x) -1 1 3 5 7
y -2 -1 0 1 2

−1 x−3
This is the graph of the inverse function, f ( x) = . In the next page, the graphs
2
of the two functions will be presented to you. Let us see how it looks like!

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As you observed, there is an diagonal line (represented as broken line) across the
−1 x−3
origin to the point of intersection of the line f(x) = 2x + 3 and f ( x) = .
2

However, for easy steps, if you're asked to graph a function and its inverse, all you
must do is graph the function and then switch all x and y values in each point to
graph the inverse. Just look at all those values switching places from the f(x) function
to its inverse f-1(x) (and back again). Furthermore, the two graphs will be symmetric
about the line y = x.

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 What’s More

Activity 13.1

Intuitively, give the table of values of each of the following functions. (Use the
values from -2 to 2).
1. 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 + 2
2. 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) = 12𝑥𝑥 − 1
𝑥𝑥
3. ℎ(𝑥𝑥) = −
4
4. 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥
3𝑥𝑥+5
5. 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) =
8

Activity 13.2

Illustrate the graph of the given one-to-one function and its inverse.
1. f ( x) = 3 x − 4 x+3
5. f ( x) =
2
2. f ( x) = 5 x + 3
x+5
3. f ( x) = 7 x − 5 6. f ( x) =
4
x−2
4. f ( x) =
3

What I Have Learned

Now, answer the following questions.

1. Describe the graph of a one-to-one function and its inverse?

2. What will you do to graph the inverse function?
3. How important it is to present table of values of a function?

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 What I Can Do

In real life, temperature conversions provide a rich source of linear functions which
are encountered not only in science but also in our everyday lives when we travel
abroad. This time try to explore the task below, the first part of this task provides an
opportunity to construct a linear function given two input-output pairs. The second
part investigates the inverse of a linear function while the third part requires
reasoning about quantities and/or solving a linear equation.

Let f be the function that assigns to a temperature in degrees Celsius its equivalent
in degrees Fahrenheit.

A. The freezing point of water in degrees Celsius is 0 while in degrees Fahrenheit it

is 32. The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius and 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Given that the function f is linear, use this information to find an equation for f.

B. Find the inverse of the function f and explain its meaning in terms of temperature
conversions.

C. Is there a temperature which is the same in degrees Celsius and in degrees

Fahrenheit? Explain how you know.

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your choice
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following graphs do not belong to the group?

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 a. b.

c. d.

2. The following are the behaviors of a graph of a one-to-one function and its inverse
function, EXCEPT.
a. intersecting b. Parabola c. Parallel d. Symmetric

3. Which of the following terms do not deals with inverse?

a. alternate b. interchange c. switch d. reverse

4. Which of the following equations is used to test if the graph of a one-to-one

function and its inverse function?

a. f(x) = y b. f(x) = x c. f(x) = x+y d. y = x

5. Which of the following ordered pairs of an inverse function has its one-to-one
function indicated in the table below?

f(x) -2 -1 0 1 2

y 0 1 2 3 4

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 a. f-1(x) = {(-2,0), (-1,1), (0,2), (1,3), (2, 4)}

b. f-1(x) = {(-2,0), (-1,-1), (0,-2), (1,-3), (2,-4)}

c. f-1(x) = {(2,0), (1,1), (0,2), (-1,3), (-2, 4)}

d. f-1(x) = {(0,-2), (1,-1), (2,0), (3,1), (4,2)}

6. What is the missing ordered pair in the table below with a f(x) = 2x +9?

f(x) 3 5 ___ 9 11

y 15 19 ____ 27 31

a. (6,20) b. (7,22) c. (7,23) d. (8,25)

7. In item number 8, which is the missing inverse ordered pair?

a. (20, 6) b. (22,7) c. (23,7) d. (25,8)

8. The illustration shows the one-to-one

function and its inverse, which pair has the
correct functions?

−1 x+4
a.. f ( x) = 3 x − 4 and f ( x) =
3

−1 x+2
b. f ( x) = 3 x − 2 and f ( x) =
3

−1 x+3
c. f ( x) = 4 x − 3 and f ( x) =
4

−1 x−3
d. f ( x) = 2 x + 3 and f ( x) =
2

9. Which term was used to represent the x and y-values of the functions.
a. Coordinating values
b. Intersecting values
c. Table of values
d. True values

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 x+5
10. Which is true about f(x) = 5x - 3 and y = ?
3
a. They are inverse functions.
b. They are not inverse functions.
c. The graphs are parallel to each other.
d. The graphs intersect at two or more points.

x−3
11. Which of the following graphs best descirbed f ( x) = 5 x + 3 and y = ?
5

a. c.

b. d.

12. If the function is one-to-one and has x and y-values of (-2, 7), what is its

inverse values?

a. (-2, 7) b. (7,-2) c. (-7,2) d. (7, 2)

13. If the function is one-to-one and has x and y-values of (5, 0), what is its inverse

values?

a. (5, 0) b. (0,-5) c. (0, 5) d. (-5, 0)

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14. All of the following are used in the representation of inverse function, EXCEPT.

a. domain b. f-1(x) c. graph d. table of values

15. Which of the following table of values best represents the correct inverse
function of f(x) = 3x + 7?

a.

f-1(x) 1 -1 -3 -5 -7

y 10 4 -2 -8 -14
b.

f-1(x) -2 -1 0 1 2

c. y 1 4 7 10 13

f-1(x) 1 4 7 10 13

y -2 -1 0 1 2
d.

f-1(x) 10 4 -2 -8 -14

y 1 4 7 10 13

Additional Activities

Show the inverse function and construct a table of values for each of the following
function.

x+7 x−2
1. f ( x) = 2. f ( x) =
3 5

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Additional Activities
1. ; What's More
f (x) -4 -1 2 5 8 Activity 12.1
y 1 2 3 4 5 1. f(x)=x+2
f (x) -2 -1 0 1 2
y 0 1 2 3 4
f-1 (x) 1 2 3 4 5 2. f(x)=12x - 1
y -4 -1 2 5 8 f (x) -2 -1 0 1 2
The graph of and y -25 -13 -1 11 23
3. h(x)= - x/4
f (x) -2 -1 0 1 2
y 1/2 1/4 0 1/4 1/2
4. f(x) = x
f (x) -2 -1 0 1 2
y -2 -1 0 1 2
5. g(x) = (3x+5)/8
f (x) -2 -1 0 1 2
y -1/8 1/4 5/8 1 11/8
2.
What I Know
f (x) -3 2 7 12 17
1. A
y -1 0 1 2 3 2. D
3. D
4. B
f-1 (x) -1 0 1 2 3 5. D
y -3 2 7 12 17 6. D
7. B
The graph of and 8. A
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. B
Answer Key
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Solution
A. Since f is a linear function of x, the temperature in degrees Celsius, we can write
. We are given that zero degrees Celsius converts to 32 degrees
Fahrenheit so .
In order to find the slope, a, we can use the second piece of data given, namely that
100 degrees Celsius converts to 212 degrees Fahrenheit:
Solving for a gives . So to convert the temperature in degrees Celsius to
degrees Fahrenheit, the appropriate linear function is .
B. The function f multiplies the input, x, by and then adds 32. Let's call the inverse
g. Then an equation describing g could first subtract 32 from its input and then
divide by . Dividing by is the same as multiplying by so we find
.
The function g takes as inputs the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and gives as
output the corresponding temperature in degrees Celsius.
C. If there is a temperature x which is the same in degrees Celsius and in degrees
Fahrenheit then we would have
If we solve the equation for x, we find that . So −40 is the
temperature which registers the same on the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales. For
temperatures above −40, the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit will be greater than
the corresponding temperature in degrees Celsius while for temperatures below −40
the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit is less than the corresponding temperature
in degrees Celsius.
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Assessment
1. c 6. c 11.a
2. b 7. c 12.b
3. a 8. a 13.c
4. d 9. c 14.a
5. d 10.b 15.b
What's More
Activity 12.2
1. 2.
3 4.
.
5 6
.
References

Dimasuay, Lynie, et. al. 2016. General Mathematics. Philippines: C & E Publishing,
Inc.
Verzosa, Debbie Marie, et.al. 2016. General Mathematics: Learner’s Material, First
Edition. Philippines: Lexicon Press Inc.

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