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Inverse Functions

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs
Math: Precalculus: Inverses
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
TI-Nspire Version
5.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Inverse Functions

Activity Overview

In this TI-84 activity, students will apply inverse functions to real world situations including temperature and money conversions.

Objectives

  • Students will discover and discuss the graphical and algebraic relationships a function has with its inverse and the line .
  • Students will apply inverse functions to real world situations including temperature and money conversions.
  • Students will try to make a connection with how to understand these topics in IB Mathematics courses and on their final assessments.

Vocabulary

  • Inverse
  • Reflection
  • Domain
  • Range

About the Lesson

In this activity, students will analyze, interpret and apply the graphical and algebraic relationships between a function and its inverse.

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs
Math: Precalculus: Inverses
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
TI-Nspire Version
5.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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