SOLUTION: How to find the inverse of the function f(t) = t^2

SOLUTION: How to find the inverse of the function f(t) = t^2 - 2t + 5?

Question 1166431: How to find the inverse of the function f(t) = t^2 - 2t + 5?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Now complete the square

Swap the variables

But you can't say:

Because the graph won't pass the vertical line test so it is not a function. So you have a relation that is an inverse of the given function, but you do NOT have an inverse function.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

I > Ø

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