Finding the Inverse of a Rational Function

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Homework Statement



Find the inverse function of y= x/2 - 5/2x

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The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried to manipulate the equation to find x(y) without any sucsses.
 
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mercuryman said:

Homework Statement



Find the inverse function of y= x/2 - 5/2x

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried to manipulate the equation to find x(y) without any sucsses.

So you want to find the inverse of [itex]y = \frac{x}{2} - \frac{5}{2x}[/itex]

Can you isolate for x here and have y and all other terms on the other side of the equation?