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The inverse of an equation is rewriting it as a function of the other variable. Simply solve the equation for x instead of y.

y=9x can be written as x= (1/9)y --> fy=y/9◄

y=4x+6 (or 4x+6=y) -> 4x=y-6 -> x=(y-6)/4 --> gy=(y-6)/4■

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