Ready to share the beauty of the inverse function with your classes? This algebra II lesson guides the discovery of an inverse function through a numerical, graphical, and an algebraic approach. Connections are made between the three, and multiple methods of arriving at an answer are encouraged.

Concepts

inverse functions, graphing functions, graphing

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend this lesson by exploring other types of functions and their inverses. This works well to show the inverse relationship between quadratic/square root and exponential/logarithmic relations and functions

Classroom Considerations

• Provide graph paper for learners

Pros

• Detailed teacher guidance, a warmup, guided notes, and exit questions are provided
• Includes opportunities for pair and whole-group discussion

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-BF.B.4.a