Fourier Transforms: Proving operational properties

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Homework Statement


Hi all.

I wish to prove the following property of a Fourier transform:
[tex] F(f)(x) = F^{-1}(f)(-x),[/tex]
which means that the Fourier transform of a function f in the x-variable is equal to the inverse Fourier transform in the -x-variable. This is proven here:

http://www.sunlightd.com/Fourier/Duality.aspx

Now I wish to prove the following:
[tex] F(f)(-x) = F^{-1}(f)(x),[/tex]
but I cannot get started. I am not sure of what substitutions to make. Can you give me a hint?

Thanks in advance,

sincerely,
Niles.
 
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If the first formula holds for any y, then just take x = -y. That's just it, isn't it?
 
I guess you are right. Thanks :-)