Math Problem Statement

(1 point) Compute the derivatives of the given functions.

a) 𝑓(π‘Ÿ)=18π‘Ÿ. 𝑓′(π‘Ÿ)= .

b) 𝑔(𝑠)=182. 𝑔′(𝑠)= .

b) β„Ž(𝑑)=4𝑑5𝑑. β„Žβ€²(𝑑)= .

Solution

Let's compute the derivatives of the given functions step by step.

(a) f(r)=18rf(r) = 18r

Using the power rule:
ddr[cβ‹…rn]=cβ‹…nβ‹…rnβˆ’1\frac{d}{dr} [c \cdot r^n] = c \cdot n \cdot r^{n-1}
where c=18c = 18 and n=1n = 1:
fβ€²(r)=18β‹…1β‹…r1βˆ’1=18β‹…r0=18f'(r) = 18 \cdot 1 \cdot r^{1-1} = 18 \cdot r^0 = 18
Answer:
fβ€²(r)=18f'(r) = 18


(b) g(s)=182g(s) = 182

Since g(s)g(s) is a constant function, the derivative of any constant is 0:
gβ€²(s)=0g'(s) = 0

Answer:
gβ€²(s)=0g'(s) = 0


(c) h(t)=4tβ‹…5th(t) = 4t \cdot 5t

First, simplify the function:
h(t)=(4β‹…5)tβ‹…t=20t2h(t) = (4 \cdot 5) t \cdot t = 20t^2
Now, differentiate using the power rule:
hβ€²(t)=20β‹…2t2βˆ’1=40th'(t) = 20 \cdot 2t^{2-1} = 40t

Answer:
hβ€²(t)=40th'(t) = 40t


Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the power rule, and how does it work for different exponents?
  2. How do you differentiate products of functions using the product rule?
  3. What is the derivative of a sum or difference of functions?
  4. How do you find the derivative of a polynomial function?
  5. What happens to the derivative when a function is multiplied by a constant?

Tip: The derivative of a constant is always zero because constants do not change with respect to the variable!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Power Rule
Constant Functions

Formulas

Power rule: \frac{d}{dr} [c \cdot r^n] = c \cdot n \cdot r^{n-1}
Derivative of a constant: d/dx [c] = 0

Theorems

Power Rule
Derivative of a constant

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12