Math Problem Statement
solve this problem but make the middle x into x^2
Solution
To solve this modified problem with , let’s go through the steps to find the equation for the line tangent to at .
Solution
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Rewrite : Given:
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Find the value of to get the point on : To find where , solve: Simplifying, we get: Solving this equation for will give us the corresponding point on .
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Find : We differentiate to get:
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Evaluate once is found: Substitute the value of from step 2 into to find .
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Use the Inverse Function Theorem: For the tangent line to at , the slope will be the reciprocal of , or .
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Form the tangent line equation: If , then the point on is . The tangent line at this point is:
Summary of Steps to Complete:
- Solve to find .
- Differentiate and substitute to find .
- Use the reciprocal of as the slope for the tangent line.
- Write the tangent line equation using the point-slope form.
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Related Questions
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- What techniques can you use to find the derivative of functions like ?
- 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
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