Domain & Range of Inverse Function f-1: x≤0, y≤0

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Homework Statement



The function f:x→ 4-x2 for the domain x≤0. Find the inverse of is denoted by f-1 and state the domain and range of f-1.

Homework Equations


Set equation to 0 and solve for x to find inverse. The D and R is going to be switched for the inverse..?


The Attempt at a Solution


I think I have found the inverse and range for this problem:
f-1(x) = -√4-x

and has a range of y≤0 (which was given in problem)

not sure of range. Are my solutions correct?
 
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FlopperJr said:

Homework Statement



The function f:x→ 4-x2 for the domain x≤0. Find the inverse of is denoted by f-1 and state the domain and range of f-1.

Homework Equations


Set equation to 0 and solve for x to find inverse. The D and R is going to be switched for the inverse..?


The Attempt at a Solution


I think I have found the inverse and range for this problem:
f-1(x) = -√4-x

and has a range of y≤0 (which was given in problem)

not sure of range. Are my solutions correct?
You should really put 4-x in parentheses (or use LaTeX):
f -1(x) = -√(4-x)​
The Range of f -1(x) is the same as the Domain of f(x). You are correct about this.

Do you know the Range of f(x) ?
 
No, That is my problem. I tried but I keep getting wrong answer. 4-x^2=0
x=+/-2
 
FlopperJr said:
No, That is my problem. I tried but I keep getting wrong answer. 4-x^2=0
x=+/-2

How would you describe the graph of y = 4-x2 ?
 
SammyS said:
How would you describe the graph of y = 4-x2 ?

Its a parabola. It opens down, with the max point on 4.
 
But you have a restricted domain, with x <= 0.
 
I believe the domain and range of the inverse is
x>4 and y≤0
 
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The domain of f is {x | x <= 0}
The range of f is what? You know what the graph of f looks like, so you should be able to answer that by looking at the graph.

Then look at what SammyS said in post #2 about the domain and range of f-1.
 
Okay thanks! I know that it is going to be oppsite of whatever the original function was.
Now that I see the graph, it would be x≤4.
 
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Thanks so much for your help! I always have trouble with the domain and range.
 
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