Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let p(x)=x∣x∣p(x)=x|x| for all real numbers xx. (a) Show that pp is differentiable for all x≠0x\neq 0 and find an explicit formula for p′(x)p'(x). (b) Determine the intervals on which pp is one–to–one. (c) For each value of bb listed below, state whether (p−1)′(b)(p^{-1})'(b) exists. Where it exists, compute its value, and where it does not, provide a justification. (i) b=−4b=-4(ii) b=0b=0(iii) b=4b=4

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