Suppose f(1) = 2, f '(1) = 3 and f '(2) =4, then f^-1(2)=?

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In summary, the problem involves finding the value of f^-1(2) given that f(1) = 2, f '(1) = 3, and f '(2) = 4. The derivatives given are not necessary for solving this problem. The hint suggests using the definition of f^{-1}(x) to solve the problem. It is also mentioned that there may be irrelevant information provided.
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Homework Statement



Suppose f(1) = 2, f '(1) = 3 and f '(2) =4, then f^-1(2)=?

Homework Equations




I don't even know what eqn to use

The Attempt at a Solution


Knowing that I don't know what eqn to use, how do i solve this
just plseas give me direct steps on how to answer it..
 
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You don't need the derivatives to solve this problem. Presumably those are for another part of the problem.

Hint: What is [itex]f^{-1}(f(x))[/itex]?
 
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You need to learn the definition of [itex]f^{-1}(x)[/itex].
 
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Is this all the problem?

There appears to be redundant, or rather irrelevant, information there.
 

Question 1: What does f(1) = 2 mean?

This notation means that when the input of the function f is 1, the output is 2.

Question 2: What does f '(1) = 3 mean?

This notation means that the derivative of the function f at the input 1 is 3.

Question 3: What does f '(2) = 4 mean?

This notation means that the derivative of the function f at the input 2 is 4.

Question 4: What is f^-1(2)?

f^-1(2) is the inverse of the function f evaluated at the output 2. In other words, it is the input that produces the output of 2 when put into the inverse function.

Question 5: How do we find f^-1(2) given the information provided?

To find f^-1(2), we can use the formula f^-1(x) = (f'(x))^(-1), where x is the input that produces the output of 2. In this case, since f(1) = 2, we can substitute 1 for x and use the given derivative values to solve for f^-1(2). This gives us f^-1(2) = (3)^(-1) = 1/3.

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