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"query": {
"display": "range $$f\\left(x\\right)=\\frac{8x}{9x-1}$$",
"symbolab_question": "FUNCTION#range f(x)=\\frac{8x}{9x-1}"
},
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"subject": "Functions & Graphing",
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"type": "step",
"primary": "Find the inverse function(s) of: $$\\frac{8x}{9x-1}$$"
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"title": "Inverse of $$\\frac{8x}{9x-1}:{\\quad}\\frac{x}{9x-8}$$",
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"type": "step",
"result": "y=\\frac{8x}{9x-1}"
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"input": "y=\\frac{8x}{9x-1}",
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"type": "step",
"primary": "Replace $$x\\:$$with $$y$$",
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"type": "step",
"result": "=9xy-1\\cdot\\:x"
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Solution
range
Solution
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Interval Notation
Solution steps
The function range is the combined domain of the inverse functions
Find the inverse function(s) of:
Inverse of
Find the domain of each inverse function
Domain of
Combine the intervals
Graph
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the range of f(x)=(8x)/(9x-1) ?
The range of f(x)=(8x)/(9x-1) is f(x)< 8/9 \lor f(x)> 8/9