Math Problem Statement

Given that f(x) = h(x) cos(x), h(2π) = -25, and h'(2π) = 19, calculate f'(2π).

Solution

To solve for f(2π)f'(2\pi), we need to apply the product rule since f(x)=h(x)cos(x)f(x) = h(x) \cos(x) is a product of two functions.

The product rule states:

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)+f(x)g(x)(fg)'(x) = f'(x)g(x) + f(x)g'(x)

In this case, let:

  • h(x)=h(x)h(x) = h(x) (first function)
  • cos(x)=g(x)\cos(x) = g(x) (second function)

Thus, by applying the product rule to f(x)=h(x)cos(x)f(x) = h(x) \cos(x):

f(x)=h(x)cos(x)+h(x)(sin(x))f'(x) = h'(x) \cos(x) + h(x) (-\sin(x))

Now, substitute x=2πx = 2\pi:

f(2π)=h(2π)cos(2π)+h(2π)(sin(2π))f'(2\pi) = h'(2\pi) \cos(2\pi) + h(2\pi)(-\sin(2\pi))

We know:

  • h(2π)=25h(2\pi) = -25
  • h(2π)=19h'(2\pi) = 19
  • cos(2π)=1\cos(2\pi) = 1
  • sin(2π)=0\sin(2\pi) = 0

Substitute these values into the equation:

f(2π)=(19)(1)+(25)(0)f'(2\pi) = (19)(1) + (-25)(0)

Simplify:

f(2π)=19f'(2\pi) = 19

Thus, f(2π)=19f'(2\pi) = 19.

Would you like more details on this? Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. What is the product rule and how is it generally applied?
  2. How do you find derivatives of trigonometric functions like cos(x)\cos(x) and sin(x)\sin(x)?
  3. What is the significance of sin(2π)\sin(2\pi) and cos(2π)\cos(2\pi) being 0 and 1 respectively?
  4. How would the result change if h(2π)h(2\pi) or h(2π)h'(2\pi) had different values?
  5. Can you solve similar problems using the chain rule instead of the product rule?

Tip: Always ensure the proper application of differentiation rules when handling products of functions or composite functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Product Rule
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

(fg)'(x) = f'(x)g(x) + f(x)g'(x)
f'(x) = h'(x) cos(x) + h(x)(-sin(x))

Theorems

Product Rule of Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Early College