Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Quarter 1 Week 4 Module 11

Learning Competency:
Represents an inverse function through its: (a) table of
values, and (b) graph.
Find the domain and range of an inverse
function. (M11GM-ID-3, D-4)

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions
below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated
in every page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in
mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the
answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have
learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the
concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a
partner.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and
applications of the lessons.
• Check your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from
the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module.

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LESSON
11
Graphs of Inverse Functions

EXPECTATIONS

You will represents an inverse function through its table of values and
graph and finds the domain and range of an inverse function.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
 represent an inverse function through its graph;
 find the domain and range of inverse function;
 graph inverse functions; and
 solve problems involving inverse functions
Let us start your journey in
learning more on graph of inverse
function. I am sure you are ready
and excited to answer the Pretest.
PRETEST Smile and Enjoy!

Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. It consists of all the input values shown on the x-axis.
A. Domain C. x-axis
B. Range D. y-axis
2. The graph of a one-to-one function has _____.
A. Inverse function C. Quadratic function
B. Parallel function D. None of the above
3. A function and its inverse are reflected over the _____.
A. Line of x C. line of x = y
B. Line of y D. line of y = x
4. The _____ are vertical lines which correspond to the zeroes of the
denominator of a rational function.
A. Vertical asymptote C. x-axis
B. Horizontal asymptote D. y-axis
5. A _____ is a y-value on a graph which a function approaches but does not
actually reach.
A. Vertical asymptote C. x-axis
B. Horizontal asymptote D. y-axis
Great, you finished answering the
questions. You may request your
facilitator to check your work.
Congratulations and keep on learning!

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Let’s have some a quick review on our last topic. We learned that a function
has an inverse function if and only if the function is one-to-one.

Given a one-to-one function f(x) and its inverse 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥), then the following are
true:

• the inverse of 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) is f(x).

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• 𝑓𝑓(𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥)) = 𝑥𝑥 for all in the domain of 𝑓𝑓 −1
• 𝑓𝑓 −1 �𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥)� = 𝑥𝑥 for all x in the domain of f.

To find the inverse of a one-to-one function:

(a) Write the function in the form y = f(x)

(b) Interchange the x and y variables;
(c) Solve for y in terms of x.

Can you solve for this?

1. Find the inverse of the function f(x) = 2x + 3

2. Find the inverse of g(x) = x³ - 4
𝑥𝑥+4
3. Find the inverse of the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) =
𝑥𝑥−3

Which of the following is a graph of one-to-one function?

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Find the domain and range of g(x) = {(1,17), (2,11),

(3,5), (4,-1), (5,-7),} and sketch the graph.
What will happen if you swap/interchange the domain and
range in the graph?

Sketch the new graph in the same cartesian plane using different color of pen.
What did you notice?

Graphing Inverse Functions

The inverse of a function has all the same points as the original function,
except that the X’s and Y’s have been reversed or swapped. For instance,
supposing your function is made up of points: {(6, -1), (9, -2), (11, -7)}. then the
inverse is given by this set of points: {(-1, 6), (-2, 9), (-7, 11)}. Then using these
points, you can now draw the graph and its inverse.

Given the graph of a one-to-one function, the graph of its inverse can be obtained by
reflecting the graph about the line y = x. The line y = x is like two-sided mirror and
you could “see” the inverse reflected in the mirror. This “reflection property can
help you draw the inverse.

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Example 1. Suppose you are given this graph: Now draw the reflection line (y = x)

Now, trace the graph, and draw the diagonals from known points
on the graph to their “reflection” on the other side of the line y = x.

Note that the points actually ON the line y = x don’t move; that is,
where the function crosses the diagonal, the inverse will cross too.

Now draw in some plot-points and connect the dots.

Now, let’s try more examples.

Example 2. Graph 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) if the graph of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 2𝑥𝑥 + 1 is

restricted in the domain {𝑥𝑥| − 2 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 1.5} is given below. What is
the range of the function? What is the domain and range of its
inverse?

Take the reflection of the restricted graph of y = 2x + 1 across the

line y = x.
The range of the original function can be determined by the
inspection of the graph. The range is {𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) ∈ ℝ | − 3 ≤ 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) ≤ 4}.
Verify using techniques in an earlier lesson that the inverse
function is given by
𝑥𝑥 − 1
𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
2
The domain and range of the inverse function can be determined
by inspection of the graph:

Domain of 𝒇𝒇−𝟏𝟏 (𝒙𝒙) = {𝒙𝒙 ∈ ℝ | − 𝟑𝟑 ≤ 𝒙𝒙 ≤ 𝟒𝟒}

Range of 𝒇𝒇−𝟏𝟏 (𝒙𝒙) = {𝒚𝒚 ∈ ℝ | − 𝟐𝟐 ≤ 𝒚𝒚 ≤ 𝟏𝟏. 𝟓𝟓}

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In summary,

𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥)
Domain {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ | − 2 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 1.5} {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ | − 3 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 4}
Range {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ | − 3 ≤ 𝑦𝑦 ≤ 4} {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ | − 2 ≤ 𝑦𝑦 ≤ 1.5}
Observe that the domain of the inverse is the range of the original function,
and that the range of the inverse is the domain of the original function. Is this true
for all one-to-one functions and their inverses?

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Example 3. Find the inverse of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = using its given graph.
𝑥𝑥

Solution.

Applying the horizontal line test, we verify that the function is one-to-one. Since
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the graph of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = is symmetric with respect to the line y = x (indicated by a
𝑥𝑥
dashed line), its reflection across the line y = x is itself. Therefore, the inverse of
f(x) is itself or 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥).
1
Verify that 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = using the techniques used in the previous lesson.
𝑥𝑥

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Example 4. Find the inverse of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = √𝑥𝑥 + 1 using the given graph.

Solution. Applying the horizontal line test, we confirm that the

function is one-to-one.

Reflect the graph of f(x) across the line y = x to get the plot of the
inverse function.
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The result of the reflection of the graph of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = √𝑥𝑥 + 1 is the graph
of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥 3 − 1. Therefore, 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 3 − 1.

5𝑥𝑥−1
Example 5. Consider the rational function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = whose graph is shown below:
−𝑥𝑥+2
(a) Find its domain and range.
(b) Find the equation of its asymptotes.
(c) Find the graph of its inverse.
(d) Find the domain and range of its inverse.
Solution.
(a) From our lessons on rational functions, we get the following results:
Domain of 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) = {𝒙𝒙 ∈ ℝ |𝒙𝒙 ≠ 𝟐𝟐}
Range of 𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) = {𝒚𝒚 ∈ ℝ |𝒚𝒚 ≠ −𝟓𝟓}

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(b) Using techniques from the lesson on rational functions, the equations of the
asymptotes are

Vertical asymptote: 𝒙𝒙 = 𝟐𝟐
Horizontal asymptote: 𝒚𝒚 = −𝟓𝟓

(c) The inverse can be graphed by taking the reflection of the graph across y =
x.
Observe that the new asymptotes are the old asymptotes with the x and y
values interchanged. In fact, the asymptotes could also be obtained by reflecting
the original asymptotes about the line y = x.

(d) The domain and range of the functions and its inverse are as follows:
Vertical asymptote: x = -5

Horizontal asymptote: y = 2

f(x) 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥)
Domain {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ |𝑥𝑥 ≠ 2} {𝑥𝑥 ∈ ℝ |𝑥𝑥 ≠ −5}
Range {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ |𝑦𝑦 ≠ −5} {𝑦𝑦 ∈ ℝ |𝑦𝑦 ≠ 2}

We can make the observation that the domain of the inverse is the range of
the original function and the range of the inverse is the domain of the original
function.

Solving problems involving inverse functions

We can apply the concepts of inverse functions in solving word problems involving
reversible processes.

Example 6. You asked a friend to think of a nonnegative number, add two to the
number, square the number, multiply the result by 3 and divide the result by 2. If
the result is 54, what is the original number? Construct an inverse function that
will provide the original number if the result is given.
Solution. We first construct the function that will compute the final number based
on the original number. Following the instructions, we come up with this function:

3(𝑥𝑥 + 2)2
𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = (𝑥𝑥 + 2)2 ∙ 3 ÷ 2 =
2
The graph is shown below, on the left. This is not a one-to-one function because the
graph does not satisfy the horizontal line test. However, the instruction indicated
that the original number must be nonnegative. The domain of the function must
thus be restricted to x ≥ 0, and its graph is shown on the right, below.

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The function with restricted domain x ≥ 0 is then a one-to-one function, and we can
find its inverse.
3(𝑦𝑦+2)2
Interchange the x and y variables: 𝑥𝑥 = , 𝑦𝑦 ≥0
2

Solve for y in terms of x:

3(𝑦𝑦 + 2)2 2𝑥𝑥 2𝑥𝑥

𝑥𝑥 = ⟹ = (𝑦𝑦 + 2)2 ⟹ � = 𝑦𝑦 + 2
2 3 3

2𝑥𝑥 2𝑥𝑥 2𝑥𝑥

� − 2 = 𝑦𝑦 ⟹ 𝑦𝑦 = � − 2 ⇒ 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = � − 2
3 3 3

Finally, we evaluate the inverse function at x = 54 to determine the original

number:

2(54) 108
𝑓𝑓 −1 (54) = � −2= � − 2 = √36 − 2 = 6 − 2 = 4
3 3

The original number is 4.

ACTIVITIES

Let’s begin your individual activities. Are you ready?

A. TRUE or FALSE
1. A linear function is a one-to-one function.
2. The graph of the inverse of a function can be obtained by reflecting the
graph of the function along y = x.
3. We use horizontal line test to know if the graph is function or not.

B. Identify if the following are one-to-one functions or not.

1. People to their birthdays
2. People to their Social Security System number.
3. People to their place of birth

C. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A graph of function is shown at the left, which of the following (graphs at the
right) is the graph of the inverse?

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2. The function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 3√𝑥𝑥 − 4 is a one-to-one function.

(a) Construct a table of values and sketch the graph

(b) Find the inverse of this function
(c) Graph the inverse of the function

3. A DVD rental company charges ₱50.00 per month plus ₱20.00 for each
rental. The relation can be defined by 𝑐𝑐(𝑥𝑥) = 20𝑥𝑥 + 50. Determine the inverse
of the function.

REMEMBER

The graph of inverse function can be obtained by reflecting the graph about
the line y = x.

The Reflective Property of the Graph of 𝒇𝒇 and 𝒇𝒇−𝟏𝟏 .

The graph of the inverse of 𝑓𝑓 can be found from the graph of 𝑓𝑓 by locating the
mirror image of each point of 𝑓𝑓 with respect to 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥. We say that the graphs of 𝑓𝑓
and its inverse 𝑓𝑓 −1 have symmetry about the line whose equation is 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Now it’s time for you to show what you have learned. Do your best in answering
each question.

1. Construct a table of values for the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 2 + 1 in the restricted

domain {0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3}. Is this a one –to-one function? If it is a one-
to-one function, construct the table of values of the inverse.
2. The set 𝐴𝐴 = {(−4,4), (−3,2), (−2,1), (0, −1), (1, −3), (2, −5)} of ordered pairs form
a function. Find the inverse of this function and plot the inverse in Cartesian
plane.
3. Identify the given graph can be that of one-to-one function. Explain briefly
why?

4. The function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 2√𝑥𝑥 − 2 + 3 is a one –to-one function.

(a) What its domain and range?
(b) Plot the graph of this function and its inverse.

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(c) What is the domain and range of its inverse?

POSTTEST

3𝑥𝑥+1
Given the rational function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = whose graph is shown, find the following:
𝑥𝑥+1

1. Find its domain.

a. x = -1 b. x = 1 c. x ≠ -1
d. x ≠ 1
2. Find the range of the function.
a. y = -3 b. y = 3 c. y ≠ -3
d. y ≠ 3
3. Find the equation of its asymptotes
a. Vertical asymptote = -1
Horizontal asymptote = 3
b. Vertical asymptote = -3
Horizontal asymptote =1
c. Vertical asymptote = 1
Horizontal asymptote =-3
d. Vertical asymptote = 3
Horizontal asymptote =-3
The function defines by 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 2.2𝑥𝑥 converts a weight of 𝑥𝑥 kilograms into 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥)
pounds.

4. Find the equivalent weight in pounds for a 56-kg boy..

a. 132.2 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 b 140 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 c. 123.2 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 d. 120 lbs
5. Find the equation defining 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓 (𝑥𝑥). −1
2.2 𝑥𝑥 1
a. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = b. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = c. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 2.2𝑥𝑥 d. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
𝑥𝑥 2.2 2.2𝑥𝑥

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

We are all aware that the Philippines is now experiencing the pandemic
Covid-19 and it has a very big impact in our daily lives. You can see at daily
news about increasing graphs of new cases of Covid-19, deaths, and
recoveries. But it is not always a negative news because many says that the
environment is also having a break from the air pollution that the humans
created.

As a student, how can you help our government to control the number of
cases of Covid-19? At the same time, how can you maintain the decreasing
rate of air pollution for our environment? State your actions here.
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E-SITES
To further explore the concept learned today and if it possible to connect the
internet, you may visit the following links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veMUDREk44c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukEtad_aml4&t=209s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsIo3B46yjU&t=271s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GEGnSEJA2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzaPBzFFLRM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSiamij_i_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNzcs_YIwu4

REFERENCES
General Mathematics Learner’s Materials, First Edition 2016
General Mathematics Teaching Guide for Senior High School, 2016
https://www.purplemath.com/modules/invrsfcn.htm
https://www.dummies.com/education/math/calculus/how-to-graph-the-inverse-of-a-
function/
https://www.facebook.com/jcbtagaytay/posts/ecq-day-15545pm/821268091690595/
https://www.wuwm.com/post/how-stay-healthy-when-your-child-spouse-or-roommate-has-
covid-19#stream/0
https://soranews24.com/2018/06/10/red-white-beige-twitter-user-overhears-a-childrens-
song-with-creepy-implications/
https://www.facebook.com/jcbtagaytay/posts/ecq-day-15545pm/821268091690595/
https://www.wuwm.com/post/how-stay-healthy-when-your-child-spouse-or-roommate-has-
covid-19#stream/0
https://soranews24.com/2018/06/10/red-white-beige-twitter-user-overhears-a-childrens-
song-with-creepy-implications/

Acknowledgements

Writer: Ariel R. Rogon – MT II, Jose Abad Santos High School

Shillah P. Datuimam – Teacher I
Editor: John Rainier P. Rizardo, EdD

Reviewer: Remylinda T. Soriano, EPS, Math

Angelita Z. Modesto, PSDS
George B. Borromeo, PSDS

Management Team: Maria Magdalena M. Lim

Schools Division Superintendent-Manila
Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education Supervisor
Lucky S. Carpio-EPS
Lady Hannah C Gillo, Librarian II-LRMS

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ANSWER KEY

PRETEST
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. B
LOOKING BACK AT YOUR LESSON:
𝑥𝑥−3 3 3𝑥𝑥+4
1. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = 2. 𝑔𝑔−1 (𝑥𝑥) = √𝑥𝑥 + 4 3. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥 ) =
2 𝑥𝑥−1
Graph A is one-to-one function, B and C are not one-to-one function and D is not a
function.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Domain x = { 1,2,3,4,5} Range y = { 17,11,5,-1,-7}
1. You will get the reflection of the graph.
2. The graph is at the right.
3. The graph looks symmetrical by the line y = x.
GRAPHING INVERSE FUNCTION
1. Graph A and D are one-to-one function.
2. Because the horizontal line touched the graph at only one point.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1
A. B. C.
1. True 1. Not 1. B
2. True 2. One-to-one
3. False 3. No
ACTIVITY 2
(𝑥𝑥+4)2
a. X 1 4 9 16 b. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥 ) = c.
9
F(x) -1 2 5 8 ACTIVITY 3
𝑥𝑥−5
f¯¹(x) =
20
Check your Understanding
1.
X 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
F(x) 1 1.25 2 3.25 5 7.25 10
Yes this is a one-to-one function in the restricted domain.
The table for the inverse function is
x 1 1.25 2 3.25 5 7.25 10
f¯¹(x) 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
2. 𝐴𝐴−1 = {(4, −4), (2, −3), (1, −2), (−1,0), (−3,1), (−5,2)}
3.(a), (e), (b) are graph of one-to-one functions because it passes the horizontal
line test
4. a. Domain = (2,∞ ) Range = (3,∞)
b.

c. Inverse function
Domain : = (3, ∞ ) Range : = (2, ∞ )
POSTTEST

1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B

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