Provide a graphical view of inverses. Pupils manipulate points on a line and see the relationship of the graph with the graph of its inverse. Using the relationship between the graphs, scholars respond to questions concerning inverses and their relationship to the y = x line.

Concepts

inverse, inverse functions, linear functions, graphing functions, linear graphs, inverses

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct a mini-lesson on the process of verifying an inverse

Classroom Considerations

• Class members should understand how to find an inverse of a linear function
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Pros

• Students can see the correct answer if they select the incorrect one
• Auto calculates the equation of the line and its inverse in the graphical display

Cons

• Does not contain the correct answer for question three

Common Core

HSF-BF.B.4.a MP2 MP7