Math Problem Statement

Suppose f(π/3) = 4 and f'(π/3) = -3. Let g(x) = f(x)sin(x) and h(x) = cos(x)/f(x). Find g'(π/3).

Solution

We are asked to find g(π3)g' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) given that:

g(x)=f(x)sin(x)g(x) = f(x) \sin(x) with additional information: f(π3)=4andf(π3)=3f \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = 4 \quad \text{and} \quad f' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = -3

Step 1: Use the product rule to differentiate g(x)g(x)

The function g(x)=f(x)sin(x)g(x) = f(x) \sin(x) is a product of two functions, f(x)f(x) and sin(x)\sin(x). Using the product rule:

g(x)=f(x)sin(x)+f(x)cos(x)g'(x) = f'(x) \sin(x) + f(x) \cos(x)

Step 2: Plug in x=π3x = \frac{\pi}{3}

Now we substitute x=π3x = \frac{\pi}{3} into the derivative:

g(π3)=f(π3)sin(π3)+f(π3)cos(π3)g' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = f' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) \sin \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) + f \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) \cos \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right)

We know that: f(π3)=4andf(π3)=3f \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = 4 \quad \text{and} \quad f' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = -3

Also, from trigonometry: sin(π3)=32andcos(π3)=12\sin \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \quad \text{and} \quad \cos \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = \frac{1}{2}

Step 3: Calculate the values

Substitute these into the expression for g(π3)g' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right):

g(π3)=(3)32+412g' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = (-3) \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + 4 \cdot \frac{1}{2}

This simplifies to:

g(π3)=332+2g' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = -\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} + 2

Thus, the final answer is:

g(π3)=2332g' \left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = 2 - \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}

Would you like further details or have any questions on this?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How would the derivative change if g(x)=f(x)cos(x)g(x) = f(x) \cos(x)?
  2. What is the second derivative of g(x)=f(x)sin(x)g(x) = f(x) \sin(x)?
  3. How do we apply the quotient rule to the function h(x)h(x)?
  4. What would g(π2)g' \left( \frac{\pi}{2} \right) be if f(x)f(x) remains the same?
  5. How does the value of f(x)f(x) affect the shape of the function g(x)g(x)?

Tip: Always apply the product rule carefully, ensuring that each term is properly differentiated and evaluated at the given point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Product Rule
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

g'(x) = f'(x)sin(x) + f(x)cos(x)
Trigonometric values: sin(π/3) = √3/2, cos(π/3) = 1/2

Theorems

Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12