Questions tagged [inverse-function]
For questions regarding an inverse function as the dominant topic of the post, or for questions requesting guidance on finding the inverse function for a particular function.
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Derivate of inverse of composite function
I'm very confused, and this is probably a stupid question.
I want to calculate $ \frac{d}{dx} f^{-1}(g^{-1}(x))$. However, I get two seemingly different results taking two different approaches.
I. $\...
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Inverse of $y = 0.595x^2 + 0.387x^3$
[Edit] Simplify to: $$y = x^2 + x^3$$
Steps for solving an inverse would be to trade x and y (or f(x)) and then solve for y... can you do that here with x and y both still present in the equation?
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Inverse of $\frac{\sin(x)}{x}$
How would one find the inverse of the function $y=\frac{\sin(x)}{x}$? Here are my steps:
$y=\frac{\sin(x)}{x}$,
$x=\frac{\sin(y)}{y}$,
$xy=\sin(y)$,
$\arcsin(xy)=y$,
After that step, I can’t find a ...
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Prove that $f(f^{-1}(V))=f^{-1}(f(V))$
Let $f: X\to Y$ be bijective, and $f^{-1}: Y\to X$ be it's inverse. If
$V\subseteq Y$, show that the forward image of $V$ under $f^{-1}$ is
the same set as the inverse image of $V$ under $f$.
I ...
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If $\tan 9\theta = 3/4$, then find the value of $3\csc 3\theta - 4\sec 3\theta$.
If $\tan9\theta=\dfrac{3}{4}$, where $0<\theta<\dfrac{\pi}{18}$, then find the value of $3\csc 3\theta - 4\sec 3\theta$.
My approach:-
$$\begin{align*} \tan9\theta &=\frac{3}{4} \\[6pt] \...
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continuity of isomorphism of unit circle
I try to show $\mathbb{S}^1\cong[0,1)$, by the map $f(x) = (\cos2\pi x,\sin2\pi x)$, for $x\in[0,1)$. It's clear that $f$ is continuous and bijective. But I don't know how to show the inverse map $f^{-...
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Inverse function of $ax + bx^3$
I am trying to find the inverse of the function $y = f(x) = ax + bx^3$, i.e. $x = f^{-1}(y)$.
(The equation arises in the modeling of a certain type of transmission used in robots)
Looking at the ...
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is it possible to solve it for variable r?
Here is the annuitet payment formula:
$$p = s \cdot \left(r + \frac{r}{(r+1)^t-1}\right)$$
Is it possible to solve it for rate ?
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Inverse of $f(x) = x^{3}-x^{2}$
Can anybody find the inverse of $f:(-1,0) \to \mathbb{R}$ such that $f(x) = x^{3} - x^{2}$ ?
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Continuity of a function on a metric space and its consequences
Let $f : X → Y$ be a given function, and suppose that $f^{-1}(C)$ is an open
subset of $X$ whenever C is an open subset of $Y$ .
(a) Prove that $f$ is continuous on $X$.
(b) Prove that $f^{-1}(B)$ ...
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Showing that $\arcsin x + \arccos y = \frac{\pi}{2}$ if and only if $x = y$
I was just wondering about this identity:
$$\arcsin x + \arccos x = \frac{\pi}{2} .$$
That a thought came to my mind that in general
$$\arcsin x + \arccos y = \frac{\pi}{2} \qquad \textrm{if and ...
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How to show $12^a \cdot 18^b$ is injective
We are told that $f: \mathbb{N} \times \mathbb{N} \rightarrow \mathbb{N}$
I know one method is to prove that a inverse exists, but I'm not 100% sure how to do that in this case. so instead I decided ...
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Expected value of a non-linear function of a normal random variable
Consider a random variable $X\sim N\left(\mu,\sigma^2\right)$, and a monotonically increasing non-linear function of $X$, call it $Y=f\left(X\right)$, defined as: $$Y=f\left(X\right)=\Phi\Big(a-b\,\...
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An additional assumption to the inverse function theorem.
The theorem is given below:
And here is the question:
Could anyone give me a hint on how to prove the required in the question please?
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inverse of $y=\frac{x}{\log{x}}$?
By Prime Number theorem $\pi(x)=\frac{x}{\log{x}}$ for large x
Putting $x=p_n$ where $p_n$ denotes $n^{th}$ prime number,
We have, $\pi(p_n)=\frac{p_n}{\log{p_n}}$,
$\because \pi(p_n)=n$,
$\...
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Continuity and Uniform Continuity of inverse functions
Let $f : X → Y$ be a given function, and suppose that $f^{-1}(C)$ is an open
subset of $X$ whenever C is an open subset of $Y$ .
(a) Prove that f is continuous on $X$.
(b) Prove that $f^{-1}(B)$ is ...
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Inverse of a piecewise continuous function.
I am trying to find the inverse of a two dimensional map $f\left(\begin{bmatrix} x\\y\end{bmatrix}\right)$,
For example
$$
f\left(\begin{bmatrix}x\\y \end{bmatrix}\right) = \begin{cases} ax + by, &...
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digamma function inverse and special value
What the inverse of the digamma function?, and how can I write the x for
$$ ψ(x)=1$$ and $$1<x$$ $[x ≈ 3.20317146837693106929448152]$ as irrasional number [not a new one a familiar old one]
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Existence of a particular inverse transformation
Let $h : \mathbb{R}^D \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^d$, where $d < D$, be a differentiable function. I would like to find minimal conditions under which there exists a differentiable function $g : \mathbb{...
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Inverse/Reverse of Number of Permutations and of Number of Combinations with Repetitions?
For an engineering application, I need the inverse functions of the computations of the number of combinations and permutations.
In the thread How to reverse the $n$ choose $k$ formula? it shows how ...
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An equivalence between function $f(x)$ and $f^{-1}(x)$.
Recently on this answer to one of my questions user farruhota replied that
Alternatively, note the property of inverse function:
$$f(f^{-1}(x))=f^{-1}(f(x))=x$$
Hence:
$$f(f(x))=x \iff f(x)...
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Prove that $(\pi_1)^{−1}(A) = A × Y$ and $(\pi_2)^{−1}(B) = X × B.$
Let $X$ and $Y$ be sets, let $A \subset X$ and $B \subset Y$ be subsets and let $\pi_1: X\times Y \to X$ and $\pi_2: X\times Y \to Y$ be projection maps. Prove that $(\pi_1)^{−1}(A) = A \times Y$ and $...
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How to invert this type of infinite series?
If have a function $f$ given by a series
$$
f(z) = \sum_{n,m = 0}^\infty u_{n,m} z^{n + m t}
$$
for some $t\in\mathbb{R}^+$.
Is there an straightforward way (something similar to the inversion ...
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Inverse of a sum of functions
If $h(x) = f(x) + g(x)$, what is $h^{-1}(x)$ in terms of $f^{-1}(x)$ and $g^{-1}(x)$ ?
Also, what are other useful inverse identities that you can give me? I know the basics like $(f(g(x)))^{-1} = g^{...
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How is the inverse of $y=4x^3 - 3x^4$ found?
I would like to calculate the inverse of $y = 4x^3 - 3x^4$ on the domain $x = [0,1]$.
What would be the best way to tackle this?
I'd preferably a general method, suitable for tackling other ...
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Similarity between graphs of sin and tan inverse
Why is it that the graphs of tan inverse and sin in the interval $$\left[-\frac \pi 2 , \frac \pi 2\right]$$ are so similar.
Is it just some coincidence or something deeper?
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Equation of an Inverse of a function
I have a question about how to obtain an equation of an inverse function.
The equation is $y=x^2+2x+3$ and I changed $x$ and $y$ to get $x=y^2+2y+3$ and it is only a matter of rearranging to have $y$ ...
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Invert a function containing integration term
Consider this simple equation
$$ \tau(t)=\int\frac{dt}{a(t)},$$ where $\tau$ and $a$ are functions of $t$. Now, from this equation, how can I calculate $a(\tau)$ ?
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All definite integrals evaluate to 0 using periodic functions. [duplicate]
I know that my reasoning is incorrect, I just don't know where I went wrong. I did discuss this with my Maths teacher, and even she could not find what I did wrong.
Let us begin by assuming a ...
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A few questions regarding the function $f(x) = x+\exp(x)\cdot \log(x)$
The function $f(x) = x+\exp(x)\log(x)$ occurs prominently at Lagarias inequality:
$\sigma(n) \le H_n + \exp(H_n)\log(H_n)$
where $\sigma(n)$ is the sum of divisors, and $H_n$ is the n-th harmonic ...
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Factorization of Square-integrable random-variables and Generalized Inverses
Suppose that $X,Y,Z \in L^2(\Omega,\mathcal{F},\mathbb{P};\mathbb{R}^d)$, are $d$-dimensional random-vectors and there exists functions $f,g\in L^2(\mathbb{R}^d,\mathcal{B}(\mathbb{R}^d),Law(X);\...
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Prove that there is a point $c\in(a,b)$ such that $f'(c)=0$.
Let $f:[a,b]\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$, $0<a<b$, a function that is differentiable and bijective such that $\int_{f(a)}^{f(b)}f^{-1}(x)dx=0$. Prove that there is a point $c\in(a,b)$ such that $f'(c)=...
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Finding the inverse of this isomorphic function.
I need to find the the inverse of the isomorphic function
$f:\Bbb R^3 \rightarrow \Bbb R^3$ given by $\begin{pmatrix}a\\b\\c\end{pmatrix} \rightarrow \begin{pmatrix}3b-a\\3a+c\\3b-c\end{pmatrix}$
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Showing inversion function for invertible matrices is differentiable
Consider the inversion function $f:GL_n( \mathbb{R}) \rightarrow GL_n (\mathbb{R})$ , $f(X)=X^{-1}.$
Where $GL_n( \mathbb{R})$ denotes the set of invertible $ n \times n$ matrices over the reals.
The ...
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Showing that $ \int_0^{\pi/4} \tan x \;dx + \int_0^1\arctan x \;dx=\frac{\pi}{4} $
I would be glad if somebody pointed me in the right direction. The problem is stated as follows:
Show that
$$
\int_0^{\pi/4} \tan x \;dx + \int_0^1\arctan x \;dx=\frac{\pi}{4}
$$
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Inverse Fourier Transform involving Gamma
My Question:
How do I complete the inverse Fourier Transform of:
$\displaystyle \int_{-\infty}^\infty F(\omega)e^{-k\omega^2t}e^{-\gamma t}e^{-i\omega x}\,d\omega$
I cant figure out quite how to ...
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Problem inverting the Callendar-Van Dusen equation
I am currently using the Callendar-Van Dusen Equation to solve for R(Resistance) when I input T(Temperature, in °C).
$$R(T) = R(0)(1 + AT + BT^2 + (T-100)CT^3)$$
I want to invert this equation so I ...
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How to find the inverse or a tight bound on a series
If
$ f(x)=1-\frac{4}{\pi}\sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^k}{2k+1}e^{-\frac{\pi^2 (2k+1)^2}{8 x^2}}$, find $\min\{x:f(x)\geq 1-y \}$.
The function $f(x)$ is increasing and its output falls in $[0,1]$...
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Conditions for inverse to be continuous in parameters
Let $f(x,\theta,\omega):X \ \times \ \Theta \ \times \ \Omega \to \mathbb{R}$, where $X\subset\mathbb{R}, \ \Theta\subset\mathbb{R}, \text{and} \ \Omega\subset\mathbb{R}_{++}$ are intervals, be ...
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Limits of the inverse function
Consider a real function $f$ which is defined, continuous and strictly monotonic on a given interval $I$, yielding an inverse $f^{-1}:f(I) \rightarrow I$.
Can one assert that for any $a$ and $b$ in ...
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Limit involving inverse functions
When I am given the limit
$$\lim\limits_{x \rightarrow \infty}\frac{x\arctan\sqrt{x^2 +1}}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}$$
would it be possible to evaluate it giving some substitution?
L'Hospital's rule seemed an ...
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Approximate $\int_0^x e^{f^{-1}(t)} \; dt$ from an approximation of $f$
I am wondering if it is possible to have an approximation of this integral
$\int_0^x e^{f^{-1}(t)} \; dt$
I have only an approximation of $f$: $f(\frac{i}{n}),\; i=0, \dots, n$?
Many thanks, Peter....
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Inverse trigonometric functions without calculator, arcsin, arctan
How can I evaluate this expression without the use of a calculator and only assuming i know the standard angles ($\pi/3, \pi/4, \pi/6$)?
\begin{align*}
\arcsin\left(\frac{5\sqrt{3}}{14}\right)-\...
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What is the inverse operation of a gradient?
I notice that the function
$$f(x,y,x;a,b,c) = ke^{-a/x-b/y-c/z}$$
has partial derivatives
$$\nabla f = \begin{bmatrix}
\partial f / \partial x
\\
\partial f / \partial y
\\
\partial f / \partial ...
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inverse of the function whose exponential value is different
$f(x)=x^2+2 $
$f^{-1}(x)= \sqrt {x-2} $
$g(x)=x^7+x^3+2$
$g^{-1}(x)= ?$
and for more $x^y$?
for example:
$f(x)=x^{11}+x^8+x^7+x^4+x^3+x+7$
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Are there any equation that could produce a monotonic smooth step function by parameter
I want to write a mathematic formular that, given any number of monotonic arbitrary point, it will produce a monotonic smooth step function
Such as a figure below, I give it 2 point (the intersect ...
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If P(x)=Q(R(x)) and $P(x)=(\log_3 x)^2$ what is R(x)?
The full problem is here.
I am seriously lost on how I should approach this question. Thanks in advance.
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Write the Taylor expansion of order $2$ at $x=0$ of $h(x)=g^{-1}(x+\sin(x))$, for $g(x)=x\ln(2+x^2)$
Can anyone tell me whether I carried out properly this exercise and where are mistakes? Thank you.
Let be $g: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ the function defined by:
$$g(x)\,=\,x\ln(2+x^2)$$
Show that $...
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finding the inverse function $f(x) = x^5+ x^3 + x$, then find what is $f^{-1}(3)$
if $f(x) = x^5+ x^3 + x$, then $f^{-1}(3) = ?$
I TRIED to do it, and I got this answer : 3/91 . I don't know if it is correct or not?
I tried to do this work like this:
$$ y = x^5+x^3+x\\
y = x(x^4+...
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How do I know whether the inverse function has a closed form?
I am interested in the function
$$ y(x) := \left( x +\frac{3\pi}{2} \right) \sin(x) + \cos(x). $$
Over the range $ x \in \left[ -\frac{\pi}{2} ,\frac{\pi}{2} \right]$, this function grows ...
