Finding the Inverse of a Function - Attempting to Solve

[nod32]

Homework Statement

Find the inverse

The Attempt at a Solution

Swapping x and y led me to nowhere. I'm really not sure where to go with this one, and a search online only led to simple problems where the previously mentioned method works.

 

[benorin]

Perform long division and then try swapping x and y again.

 

[arkajad]

I guess "inverse" means "inverse function". If $$y=f(x)$$ then $$x=f^{-1}(y)$$. $$f^{-1}$$ is the inverse function. Can you express x in terms of y? You will have to solve some equation ...
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