Math Problem Statement

solve this problem but make the middle x into x^2

Write an equation for the line tangent to f^{-1}(x) at x=6 for the modified function f(x) = 2 - x^2 - x^3.

Solution

To solve this modified problem with f(x)=2x2x3f(x) = 2 - x^2 - x^3, let’s go through the steps to find the equation for the line tangent to f1(x)f^{-1}(x) at x=6x = 6.

Solution

  1. Rewrite f(x)f(x): Given: f(x)=2x2x3f(x) = 2 - x^2 - x^3

  2. Find the value of f(a)=6f(a) = 6 to get the point (a,6)(a, 6) on ff: To find where f(x)=6f(x) = 6, solve: 2a2a3=62 - a^2 - a^3 = 6 Simplifying, we get: a3a24=0-a^3 - a^2 - 4 = 0 Solving this equation for aa will give us the corresponding point on ff.

  3. Find f(x)f'(x): We differentiate f(x)f(x) to get: f(x)=2x3x2f'(x) = -2x - 3x^2

  4. Evaluate f(a)f'(a) once aa is found: Substitute the value of aa from step 2 into f(x)f'(x) to find f(a)f'(a).

  5. Use the Inverse Function Theorem: For the tangent line to f1(x)f^{-1}(x) at x=6x = 6, the slope will be the reciprocal of f(a)f'(a), or 1f(a)\frac{1}{f'(a)}.

  6. Form the tangent line equation: If f1(6)=af^{-1}(6) = a, then the point on f1(x)f^{-1}(x) is (6,a)(6, a). The tangent line at this point is: ya=1f(a)(x6)y - a = \frac{1}{f'(a)} (x - 6)

Summary of Steps to Complete:

  1. Solve 2a2a3=62 - a^2 - a^3 = 6 to find aa.
  2. Differentiate f(x)f(x) and substitute aa to find f(a)f'(a).
  3. Use the reciprocal of f(a)f'(a) as the slope for the tangent line.
  4. Write the tangent line equation using the point-slope form.

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Related Questions

  1. How do you determine if an inverse function exists for a given f(x)f(x)?
  2. What is the role of the Inverse Function Theorem in finding the slope of the tangent line to f1(x)f^{-1}(x)?
  3. How do you solve cubic equations like a3a24=0-a^3 - a^2 - 4 = 0 for real values of aa?
  4. What techniques can you use to find the derivative of functions like 2x2x32 - x^2 - x^3?
  5. How does the derivative of the inverse function relate to the derivative of the original function?

Tip

Always check if a function is one-to-one over the required domain before finding its inverse, as it ensures the inverse function exists.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Inverse Functions
Tangent Line
Differentiation

Formulas

f(x) = 2 - x^2 - x^3
Inverse function tangent line: y - f^{-1}(x) = (1/f'(f^{-1}(x)))(x - c)

Theorems

Inverse Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or introductory college calculus