SOLUTION: For the function, find the equation of the inverse. Solve the new equation for y. y=(x-5)/3

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Question 1029708: For the function, find the equation of the inverse. Solve the new equation for y.
y=(x-5)/3
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=%28x-5%29%2F3
For the inverse, we swap the x and y.
x=%28y-5%29%2F3
Now we solve for y. Multiply both sides by 3.
3x=y-5
Add 5 to both sides.
3x%2B5=y
Answer:
y=3x%2B5