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Suppose f-1 (f inverse) is the inverse function of a differentiable function f and f(4)=5, f'(4)=2/3. Find (f-1)'(5).

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  1. Using the chain rule of differentiation, it can be proved that,

    [f-1]' (a) = 1/f'[f-1(a)]

    Using the above formula here,

    [f-1]'(5) = 1/f'[f-1(5)]

    Since, f(4) = 5

    that means, f-1(5) = 4

    Therefore,

    [f-1]'(5) = 1/f'[f-1(5)]

                 = 1/f'[4]

                 = 1/(2/3)           [Since f'(4) = 2/3 from the question]

                 = 3/2

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