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What is the Inverse of a Function?

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Inverses
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Resource Types
Lessons

What is the Inverse of a Function?

Activity Overview

Students will understand patterns, relations, and functions.

Before the Activity

Provide each student with a copy of the attached .pdf doument.

During the Activity

Students will:

  • Use Draw Inverse to examine the inverse for a function.
  • Compare the graphs of the original function and its inverse to y = x.
  • Enter the result of finding the inverse symbolically in the register to verify it.
  • Use braces to enter the positive and negative square root to graph the inverse of a quadratic function.
  • After the Activity

  • Review student answers
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra II: Inverses
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    50 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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