Inverse functions are like the “undo” buttons in math.

When you have a function ( f(x) ), the inverse ( f^{-1}(x) ) helps you get back to where you started when you use it.

Why They Matter:

• Solving Equations: Inverse functions make it easier to find answers to problems.
• Understanding Connections: They help us see how the inputs (what we give) and outputs (what we get) are related.
• Function Behavior: If we know how one function works, we can guess how its inverse will behave.

Learning about inverse functions can make understanding other functions much simpler in Algebra I!