Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Problem 3.10.7b
Textbook Question
Derivatives of inverse functions from a table Use the following tables to determine the indicated derivatives or state that the derivative cannot be determined. <IMAGE>
b. (f^-1)'(6)
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Identify the relationship between the function \( f \) and its inverse \( f^{-1} \). Recall that if \( y = f(x) \), then \( x = f^{-1}(y) \).
Use the formula for the derivative of an inverse function: \((f^{-1})'(b) = \frac{1}{f'(a)}\), where \( f(a) = b \).
From the problem, we need to find \((f^{-1})'(6)\). This means we need to find \( a \) such that \( f(a) = 6 \).
Look at the table provided to find the value of \( a \) for which \( f(a) = 6 \).
Once \( a \) is identified, find \( f'(a) \) from the table and use the formula \((f^{-1})'(6) = \frac{1}{f'(a)}\) to determine the derivative.
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