Finding the Function for 3/2(g(x))^2: Proving 3/2(g(x))^2 = g''(g)

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Start date Nov 6, 2010
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The discussion centers on finding the function \( f(x) = \int_0^x \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+t^3}} dt \) and proving the relationship \( \frac{3}{2}(g(x))^2 = g''(x) \), where \( g(x) \) is the inverse of \( f(x) \). Participants clarify that \( g''(g) \) was intended to mean \( g''(x) \) and emphasize the importance of correctly applying the chain rule in differentiation. The conversation highlights the necessity of accurately substituting function arguments and understanding the derivatives of inverse functions.

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