Checkpoint: Graphing Functions and Their Inverses Solution

Graph the inverse on the coordinate plane.

Inverse points graphed: (1, –4), (3, 0), (5, 1)

Note

You may need to label the given ordered pairs to correctly graph the inverse. Remember, if the given ordered pair is (a, b), then the inverse is (b, a).

 

Q: What is the line of reflection used when graphing the inverse of a function?
A: y = x 

 

The line of reflection does not need to be graphed, but is a helpful reference.

 

Q: Is the given graph a function? Is the inverse a function? Explain.
A: The given graph and its inverse are both functions because they individually pass the vertical line test (VLT).

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