UCSS Math III 4A.1.2 Example 3

Find the inverse of the absolute-value function [math]f(x) = |x +2|[/math] if it exists, and determine the domain and range of the inverse.

[list=1] [*]Write the inverse of the function and simplify it. [*]Graph the function and its inverse on a graphing calculator. [*]Determine the domain and range of the function. [*]Identify the restricted domain(s) over which the function can have an inverse. [*]Find the domain and range of the inverse. [/list] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for the [i]UCSS Secondary Math III[/i] program. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on our resources.