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Inverse Functions in One-to-One Contexts

The lesson on Inverse of One-to-One Functions aims to teach students about defining inverse functions, using the Horizontal Line Test, finding inverses algebraically, and verifying their relationships through composition. Key concepts include the one-to-one condition for inverses, steps for finding inverses, and real-life applications. Activities include guided practice, independent tasks, and an assignment to explore real-world examples of inverse functions.

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Inverse Functions in One-to-One Contexts

The lesson on Inverse of One-to-One Functions aims to teach students about defining inverse functions, using the Horizontal Line Test, finding inverses algebraically, and verifying their relationships through composition. Key concepts include the one-to-one condition for inverses, steps for finding inverses, and real-life applications. Activities include guided practice, independent tasks, and an assignment to explore real-world examples of inverse functions.

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Lesson Outline: Inverse of One-to-One

Functions
General Mathematics 11

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define an inverse function.
2. Determine if a function is one-to-one using the Horizontal Line Test.
3. Find the inverse of a one-to-one function algebraically.
4. Verify that two functions are inverses of each other through composition.
5. Apply inverse functions in real-life contexts.

II. Subject Matter


• Topic: Inverse of One-to-One Functions
• Key Concepts:
- A function has an inverse iff it is one-to-one.
- Horizontal Line Test (HLT): A graph passes HLT if every horizontal line intersects it at
most once.
- Steps in finding inverse:
1. Replace f(x) with y.
2. Swap x and y.
3. Solve for y.
4. Replace y with f⁻¹(x).
- Verification: f(f⁻¹(x)) = x and f⁻¹(f(x)) = x.

III. Teaching–Learning Activities

A. Motivation
Ask: 'If you know someone’s nickname, you can determine their real name. And if you know
their real name, you can determine their nickname. Is this always one-to-one?'
→ Connect this idea to inverse functions.

B. Lesson Proper
1. Definition of Inverse Function
- An inverse 'undoes' the effect of a function.

2. Horizontal Line Test


- Demonstrate with graphs: linear (one-to-one), quadratic (not one-to-one unless
restricted).

3. Steps in Finding Inverse


- Interchange x and y, then solve for y.

4. Examples
Example 1: f(x) = 2x + 3 → f⁻¹(x) = (x - 3)/2
Example 2: f(x) = x², x ≥ 0 → f⁻¹(x) = √x

5. Verification
- Show that f(f⁻¹(x)) = x.

C. Guided Practice
Find the inverse of:
1. f(x) = 3x - 4
2. f(x) = (x + 1)/2

D. Independent Activity
1. Find the inverse of f(x) = 5x + 7.
2. Determine if f(x) = x² is one-to-one. If not, restrict the domain.
3. Verify if f(x) = 2x + 1 and g(x) = (x - 1)/2 are inverses.

IV. Generalization
• A function has an inverse only if it is one-to-one.
• To find the inverse: swap x and y, then solve for y.
• Inverse functions can be verified using composition.

V. Evaluation
1. What is the Horizontal Line Test used for?
2. Determine if f(x) = x³ is one-to-one.
3. Find the inverse of f(x) = (1/2)x - 5.
4. Find the inverse of f(x) = (x - 3)², x ≥ 3.
5. Verify that f(x) = 4x - 7 and f⁻¹(x) = (x+7)/4 are inverses.

VI. Assignment
Research at least one real-life example where inverse functions are applied.
Examples: currency conversion, temperature conversion, encoding/decoding.

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