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kettles

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quick inverse question
« on: April 13, 2011, 01:21:27 pm »
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hey guys i desperately need help with this question

Given f(x)=x^3+x^2+x+1 and f-1(x) is the inverse function of y=f(x). Find the equation of the tangent to the curve y=f-1(x) at the point (4,1)

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Re: quick inverse question
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 02:03:23 pm »
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Okay we need to find dy/dx first:

dy/dx = 3x^2 + 2x + 1
This means dx/dy = 1/(3x^2 + 2x + 1)
which is the derivative of the inverse function
At the point (4,1):
dx/dy = 1/(3*4^2 + 2*4 + 1) = 1/57
Using gradient point formula, we have:
y - 1 = 1/57(x - 4)

Simplify that as applicable.
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Re: quick inverse question
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2011, 02:40:36 pm »
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Okay we need to find dy/dx first:

dy/dx = 3x^2 + 2x + 1
This means dx/dy = 1/(3x^2 + 2x + 1)
which is the derivative of the inverse function
At the point (4,1):
dx/dy = 1/(3*4^2 + 2*4 + 1) = 1/57
Using gradient point formula, we have:
y - 1 = 1/57(x - 4)

Simplify that as applicable.

isnt it y=x/6 +1/3 ?