To find the inverse of the function f(x) = 5x + 3, follow these steps:
1. Replace f(x) with y:
y = 5x + 3
2. Swap the roles of x and y:
x = 5y + 3
3. Solve for y:
x - 3 = 5y
4. Divide by 5 to isolate y:
y = (x - 3) / 5
So, the inverse function is f^(-1)(x) = (x - 3) / 5.