Proof of the implicit and inverse function theorems

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The discussion centers on the implicit and inverse function theorems, highlighting confusion around specific functions used in their proofs, particularly φ(x) = x + A^{-1}(y - f(x)) and F(x, y) = (f(x, y), y). The user acknowledges understanding the application of these functions but struggles with their conceptual significance. It is noted that F(x, y) is a standard construction in the context of the implicit function theorem. The first function φ(x) is described as resembling a derivative, suggesting a common approach in calculus. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of these functions in the proofs while seeking clarity on their derivation and purpose.
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Today I revised my knowledge from multivariable calculus and I found that I couldn't remember the proofs of these two theorems. Then I looked in Rudin, and everything was clear.
Except one thing, which probably made me forgot the proofs. There are two weird functions in these two proofs: \phi(x) = x + A^{-1} (y-f(x)) and F(x,y) = (f(x,y),y).
I can see how they are used and that it really works, but I don't really understand what do the functions really say, if you know what I mean. How did someone figure out that these are the right functions we should use in the proof?
 
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Hard to tell what you exactly mean without seeing the proofs. However, ##F(x,y)=(f(x,y),y)## is a standard construction when dealing with the implicit function theorem, i.e. it is the implicit function theorem!

The first function is something like a derivative: ##A= \dfrac{y-f(x)}{\phi(x)-x}##, so again a standard quotient to consider.
 

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