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InverseFunction

InverseFunction[f]
represents the inverse of the function f, defined so that InverseFunction[f][y] gives the value of x for which is equal to y.

InverseFunction[f, n, tot]
represents the inverse with respect to the ^(th) argument when there are tot arguments in all.

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The "inverse function" of Sin is ArcSin:

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Inverse of a pure function:

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Symbolic inverse function:

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Derivative of an inverse function:

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Scope (8)Scope (8)

Properties & Relations (4)Properties & Relations (4)

Possible Issues (1)Possible Issues (1)

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