Finding & Verifying: Real-world Applications

Mathematics
Grade 8
15 questions
~30 mins
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A worksheet exploring finding and verifying inverse functions through real-world scenarios and mathematical exercises, aimed at Grade 8 students.

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Finding & Verifying: Real-world Applications

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Grade Grade 8
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Given the function f(x) = 3x + 5, find its inverse function.
[3 marks]
2.
Verify whether the function g(x) = (2x - 4)/5 has an inverse. If yes, find it.
[3 marks]
3.
Construct the inverse of h(x) = x^2 for x ≥ 0.
[3 marks]
4.
If f(x) = (x+2)/(3x-4), find its inverse.
[4 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions. Provide detailed explanations.
1.
A car rental company charges a flat fee plus a rate per mile. The total cost C(x) in dollars for x miles is given by C(x) = 50 + 0.75x. Find the inverse function to determine how many miles can be driven for a given total cost.
[4 marks]
2.
A gym tracks the number of visits (v) based on the membership fee (f) using the function f(v)=20v + 30. Verify whether this function has an inverse and find it if it exists.
[4 marks]
3.
A water tank's volume V is related to the height h of the water level by V=πr^2h, assuming r is constant. If the volume is known, explain how to find the height of the water.
[4 marks]
4.
The temperature T in °C is related to the Fahrenheit F by T=(F-32)*5/9. Find the inverse function to convert Celsius back to Fahrenheit.
[4 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions based on the given scenarios.
1.
A mobile phone plan charges a fixed monthly fee plus a cost per minute. The total monthly bill B(x) in dollars for x minutes is B(x)=25 + 0.10x. How many minutes can a customer use if their bill is $45?
[3 marks]
2.
A real estate agent calculates property value V based on the number of bedrooms n using V(n) = 50,000 + 10,000n. Find the inverse function to determine the number of bedrooms based on property value.
[4 marks]
3.
A delivery service charges based on weight w in kg, with a cost function C(w) = 15 + 2w. If a customer pays $31, how much weight was shipped?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these more complex problems. Show your reasoning clearly.
1.
The function f(x) = (3x+1)/(x-2) is given. Show algebraically whether it has an inverse, and if so, find it.
[4 marks]
2.
Verify if the function g(x)=x^3 + 4x is invertible. If yes, find g^{-1}(x).
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer each question carefully. Review your work for common mistakes.
1.
A function f(x)=2x+3 is claimed to have an inverse f^{-1}(x)= (x-3)/2. Is this correct? If not, identify and correct the mistake.
[3 marks]
2.
A student finds the inverse of h(x)=x^2 and states h^{-1}(x)=x^2. Is this correct? Explain.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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