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

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Question 1166431: How to find the inverse of the function f(t) = t^2 - 2t + 5?
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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


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