Find the inverse of each function. Then graph the function and its inverse. The first one is done for you. 5. $f(x) = \frac{x - 5}{5}$ $f^{-1}(x) = 5x + 5$ 6. $f(x) = -\frac{1}{2}x$ $f^{-1}(x) = $
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