Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let ff be differentiable on an open interval containing x=2x=2 with f(2)=5f(2)=5 and f′(2)=0f'(2)=0. Which statement best explains why the inverse function of ff is not differentiable at x=5x=5? a) Because f′(2)=0f'(2)=0, the inverse has derivative 00 at x=5x=5. b) Differentiability of ff at x=2x=2 guarantees differentiability of f−1f^{-1} at x=5x=5 regardless of the value of f′(2)f'(2). c) Because f′(2)=0f'(2)=0, the reciprocal needed to compute (f−1)′(5)(f^{-1})'(5) is undefined, so the inverse is not differentiable there. d) Since f′(2)=0f'(2)=0, (f−1)′(5)=10=0(f^{-1})'(5)=\dfrac{1}{0}=0, so the inverse is differentiable at x=5x=5.

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