Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative by the limit process for the functions in exercises 11–24.

Solution

The image contains a list of exercises that ask to find the derivative of various functions using the limit process. Let's walk through the steps for a few examples:

Example 11:

f(x)=7f(x) = 7

Since this is a constant function, its derivative is zero: f(x)=0f'(x) = 0

Example 13:

f(x)=10xf(x) = -10x

For a linear function f(x)=axf(x) = ax, the derivative is simply the constant coefficient aa. Thus: f(x)=10f'(x) = -10

Example 17:

f(x)=x2+x3f(x) = x^2 + x - 3

Using the sum and power rules of differentiation: f(x)=2x+1f'(x) = 2x + 1

Example 19:

f(x)=x312xf(x) = x^3 - 12x

Using the power rule: f(x)=3x212f'(x) = 3x^2 - 12

Example 21:

f(x)=1x1f(x) = \frac{1}{x - 1}

This is a rational function. We rewrite it as f(x)=(x1)1f(x) = (x - 1)^{-1}, and then apply the power rule: f(x)=(x1)2f'(x) = -(x - 1)^{-2} Or equivalently: f(x)=1(x1)2f'(x) = -\frac{1}{(x - 1)^2}

Would you like details on any specific problem or steps involved? Here are some further questions that can deepen your understanding:

  1. How is the limit definition of a derivative applied to these problems?
  2. How does the power rule simplify derivative calculations?
  3. Why does the derivative of a constant equal zero?
  4. What is the chain rule, and how might it apply to more complex functions?
  5. How would you compute the derivative of a product or quotient of two functions?

Tip: Understanding the power rule will help you with most polynomial functions and save time in differentiation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Limits
Power Rule
Derivatives of Polynomial and Rational Functions

Formulas

Power Rule: d/dx [x^n] = nx^(n-1)
Derivative of constant function: d/dx [c] = 0
Sum Rule: d/dx [f(x) + g(x)] = f'(x) + g'(x)
Limit definition of the derivative: f'(x) = lim(h -> 0) [(f(x+h) - f(x)) / h]

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Power Rule Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 or early college