Math Problem Statement

The graphs of the function F (left, in blue) and G (right, in red) are given. P(x) = F(x)G(x) and Q(x) = F(x)/G(x). Calculate the derivatives: (a) P'(6) and (b) Q'(1).

Solution

We are given two functions F(x)F(x) and G(x)G(x) with graphs shown. The task is to calculate the derivatives of the following:

  1. P(x)=F(x)G(x)P(x) = F(x)G(x), and we need to find P(6)P'(6).
  2. Q(x)=F(x)G(x)Q(x) = \frac{F(x)}{G(x)}, and we need to find Q(1)Q'(1).

Part (a) P(6)P'(6)

For P(x)=F(x)G(x)P(x) = F(x)G(x), the derivative using the product rule is: P(x)=F(x)G(x)+F(x)G(x)P'(x) = F'(x)G(x) + F(x)G'(x) To find P(6)P'(6), we need the values of F(6),F(6),G(6),F(6), F'(6), G(6), and G(6)G'(6).

From the graph:

  • F(6)2F(6) \approx 2
  • F(6)slope at x=6F'(6) \approx \text{slope at } x = 6 (from the blue graph)
  • G(6)3G(6) \approx 3
  • G(6)slope at x=6G'(6) \approx \text{slope at } x = 6 (from the red graph)

Part (b) Q(1)Q'(1)

For Q(x)=F(x)G(x)Q(x) = \frac{F(x)}{G(x)}, the derivative using the quotient rule is: Q(x)=F(x)G(x)F(x)G(x)(G(x))2Q'(x) = \frac{F'(x)G(x) - F(x)G'(x)}{(G(x))^2} To find Q(1)Q'(1), we need the values of F(1),F(1),G(1),F(1), F'(1), G(1), and G(1)G'(1).

From the graph:

  • F(1)1F(1) \approx -1
  • F(1)slope at x=1F'(1) \approx \text{slope at } x = 1
  • G(1)1G(1) \approx 1
  • G(1)slope at x=1G'(1) \approx \text{slope at } x = 1

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Derivatives
Product Rule
Quotient Rule

Formulas

Product Rule: P'(x) = F'(x)G(x) + F(x)G'(x)
Quotient Rule: Q'(x) = [F'(x)G(x) - F(x)G'(x)] / (G(x))^2

Theorems

Rules of Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus or High School AP Calculus