Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of f^{-1}(x) = 3√x

Solution

The equation in the image appears to be f1(x)=3xf^{-1}(x) = 3 \sqrt{x}, which represents the inverse of a function. To find the derivative of this inverse function, we can follow these steps.

1. Differentiate f1(x)=3xf^{-1}(x) = 3 \sqrt{x}

We begin by rewriting the square root in a more convenient form: f1(x)=3x1/2f^{-1}(x) = 3x^{1/2}

Now, differentiate with respect to xx: ddx(3x1/2)=312x1/2=32x\frac{d}{dx}\left(3x^{1/2}\right) = 3 \cdot \frac{1}{2}x^{-1/2} = \frac{3}{2\sqrt{x}}

Thus, the derivative of f1(x)f^{-1}(x) is: 32x\boxed{\frac{3}{2\sqrt{x}}}

This represents the rate of change of the inverse function with respect to xx.

Would you like more details on the steps, or have any further questions?

5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the significance of differentiating an inverse function?
  2. How do you find the derivative of a composite function involving square roots?
  3. How does the chain rule apply to differentiating functions like this one?
  4. What are the general rules for differentiating inverse functions?
  5. How do you interpret the derivative of f1(x)f^{-1}(x) geometrically?

Tip:

When dealing with square roots, it often helps to rewrite them as fractional exponents before differentiating.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inverse functions
Derivatives
Fractional exponents

Formulas

f^{-1}(x) = 3√x rewritten as f^{-1}(x) = 3x^{1/2}
Derivative of x^n: d/dx (x^n) = n * x^(n-1)

Theorems

Power rule for differentiation
Chain rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12