Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A differentiable function pp is strictly decreasing on an interval II so that p′(x)<0p'(x)<0 for every x∈Ix\in I. Which statement about (p−1)′(y)(p^{-1})'(y) for y∈p(I)y\in p(I) is most accurate? a) (p−1)′(y)(p^{-1})'(y) is positive for all such yy. b) (p−1)′(y)(p^{-1})'(y) is negative when p′(x)<−1p'(x)<-1 and positive when −1<p′(x)<0-1<p'(x)<0.},{ c) (p−1)′(y)(p^{-1})'(y) is negative for all such yy. d) The sign of (p−1)′(y)(p^{-1})'(y) varies with yy and cannot be determined from the given information.

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