Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of y = (4x^2) / (2x - 5).

Solution

You've provided an image with the function y=4x22x5y = \frac{4x^2}{2x-5} and asked to find the derivative.

To find the derivative yy' of the function y=4x22x5y = \frac{4x^2}{2x-5}, we use the quotient rule which states: y=v(u)u(v)v2y' = \frac{v(u') - u(v')}{v^2} where u=4x2u = 4x^2 and v=2x5v = 2x - 5.

First, compute the derivatives uu' and vv': u=8xandv=2u' = 8x \quad \text{and} \quad v' = 2

Now substitute these into the quotient rule formula: y=(2x5)(8x)(4x2)(2)(2x5)2y' = \frac{(2x - 5)(8x) - (4x^2)(2)}{(2x - 5)^2}

Simplify the expression: y=16x240x8x2(2x5)2=8x240x(2x5)2y' = \frac{16x^2 - 40x - 8x^2}{(2x - 5)^2} = \frac{8x^2 - 40x}{(2x - 5)^2}

The derivative yy' of the function y=4x22x5y = \frac{4x^2}{2x-5} is: y=8x240x(2x5)2y' = \frac{8x^2 - 40x}{(2x - 5)^2}

Would you like to go through any of these steps in more detail or do you have any other questions? Here are some follow-up questions you might consider:

  1. What happens to the derivative as xx approaches infinity?
  2. How does the derivative behave near the point where the denominator equals zero?
  3. Can you find the critical points of the function y=4x22x5y = \frac{4x^2}{2x-5}?
  4. Would you like to know how the graph of the derivative looks compared to the original function?
  5. What is the physical interpretation of this derivative in a real-world context?

Tip: Remember that the quotient rule is particularly useful when dealing with ratios of polynomials and can be memorized as "low d high minus high d low, square the bottom and away we go."

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Quotient Rule

Formulas

Quotient rule: y' = [v(u') - u(v')] / v^2
u = 4x^2, v = 2x - 5
u' = 8x, v' = 2

Theorems

Quotient Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or college calculus level