Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Define f(x)=x4−4x2f(x)=x^{4}-4x^{2} for all real xx. Let SS be the set of real numbers yy for which (f−1)′(y)(f^{-1})'(y) fails to exist. Which statement about SS is true? a) SS contains exactly 3 distinct real numbers. b) SS contains exactly 2 distinct real numbers. c) SS contains exactly 1 distinct real number. d) SS contains infinitely many real numbers.

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