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 Integrals3h 25m
0. Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Problem 3.10.62a
Textbook Question
62–65. {Use of Tech} Graphing f and f'
a. Graph f with a graphing utility.
f(x) = (x−1) sin^−1 x on [−1,1]

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Start by understanding the function f(x) = (x - 1) imes ext{arcsin}(x). This function is defined for x in the interval [-1, 1] because arcsin(x) is only defined within this range.
Use a graphing utility to plot the function f(x). Input the function into the graphing tool and set the viewing window to the interval [-1, 1] for the x-axis.
Next, calculate the derivative f'(x) using the product rule. The product rule states that if you have two functions u(x) and v(x), then the derivative is given by u'v + uv'. Here, let u(x) = (x - 1) and v(x) = ext{arcsin}(x).
After finding f'(x), use the graphing utility again to plot the derivative function f'(x) on the same interval [-1, 1]. This will help you visualize how the slope of f(x) changes.
Compare the graphs of f(x) and f'(x). Look for points where f'(x) = 0, as these points correspond to local maxima, minima, or points of inflection in the graph of f(x).
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