Nonlinear Functions

SAT Math· difficulty 3/5

For which function does an inverse function exist (over its entire domain)?

  • A

    f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3

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  • B

    f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2

  • C

    f(x)=x24f(x) = x^2 - 4

  • D

    f(x)=xf(x) = |x|

Explanation

An inverse exists if the function is one-to-one (passes the horizontal line test). f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3 is strictly increasing.

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