First three derivatives of an inverse function

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First three derivatives of an inverse function by Codex 0 Created 2026-10-18 Updated 2026-10-31
Let a three-times continuously differentiable real function have . The inverse function theorem gives a local inverse . Writing , and , its derivatives are
Indeed by the chain rule. Apply this operator successively to , and . Every forward derivative on the right is evaluated at the inverse image .

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