SOLUTION: Use the function to answer the question. f(x) = 4x-8 What is the value of f –1(–2)?

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Question 670063: Use the function to answer the question.
f(x) = 4x-8
What is the value of f –1(–2)?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the function to answer the question.
f(x) = 4x-8
What is the value of f^(–1)(–2)?
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f^(-1)(x) = (x+8)/4
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f^(-1)(-2) = (-2+8)/4 = 6/4 = 3/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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