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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 91b

If possible, evaluate the following derivatives using the graphs of f and f'. <IMAGE>
b. (f^-1)'(3)

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Understand the problem: We need to find the derivative of the inverse function at a specific point, (f^-1)'(3). This involves using the relationship between a function and its inverse.
Recall the formula for the derivative of an inverse function: If y = f(x) and f is invertible, then the derivative of the inverse function at a point is given by (f^-1)'(y) = 1 / f'(x), where x = f^-1(y).
Identify the point on the graph: We need to find the x-value such that f(x) = 3. This means we are looking for the x-coordinate where the function f has a value of 3.
Use the graph of f to find the x-value: Locate the point on the graph of f where the y-coordinate is 3. This x-value will be used in the formula for the derivative of the inverse function.
Evaluate the derivative using the graph of f': Once the x-value is found, use the graph of f' to determine f'(x). Then, apply the formula (f^-1)'(3) = 1 / f'(x) to find the derivative of the inverse function at the point.

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