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
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 2h 22m
6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Problem 3.10.7c
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>
c. (f^-1)'(1)

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Identify the relationship between a function and its inverse. If \( y = f(x) \), then \( x = f^{-1}(y) \). The derivative of the inverse function \( (f^{-1})'(y) \) can be found using the formula \( (f^{-1})'(y) = \frac{1}{f'(x)} \) where \( x = f^{-1}(y) \).
From the problem, we need to find \( (f^{-1})'(1) \). This means we need to find the value of \( x \) such that \( f(x) = 1 \).
Look at the table provided in the problem to find the value of \( x \) for which \( f(x) = 1 \). This will give us the point \( (x, 1) \) on the graph of \( f \).
Once the correct \( x \) is identified, use the table to find \( f'(x) \), the derivative of \( f \) at this \( x \).
Finally, apply the formula \( (f^{-1})'(1) = \frac{1}{f'(x)} \) using the value of \( f'(x) \) obtained from the table to find the derivative of the inverse function at the given point.

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Key Concepts
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Inverse Functions
Inverse functions are functions that 'reverse' the effect of the original function. If f(x) takes an input x and produces an output y, then the inverse function f^-1(y) takes y back to x. Understanding how to find and work with inverse functions is crucial for determining their derivatives.
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Derivative of Inverse Functions
The derivative of an inverse function can be calculated using the formula (f^-1)'(y) = 1 / f'(x), where y = f(x). This relationship shows that the derivative of the inverse function at a point is the reciprocal of the derivative of the original function at the corresponding point. This concept is essential for solving problems involving derivatives of inverse functions.
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Using Tables for Derivatives
When working with derivatives from tables, it is important to locate the necessary values for the function and its derivative. The table typically provides values of f(x) and f'(x) at specific points, which can be used to find the derivative of the inverse function. Understanding how to interpret and extract information from these tables is key to solving derivative problems.
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