Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of (4x^2 - 5) · (4x^4 - 7x) using the PRODUCT RULE (Theorem G).

Solution

To find the derivative of the expression (4x25)(4x47x)(4x^2 - 5) \cdot (4x^4 - 7x) using the product rule, we follow the formula for the derivative of a product of two functions u(x)u(x) and v(x)v(x), which is given by:

(uv)=uv+uv(uv)' = u'v + uv'

Here, let: u=4x25u = 4x^2 - 5 v=4x47xv = 4x^4 - 7x

First, compute the derivatives uu' and vv': u=ddx(4x25)=8xu' = \frac{d}{dx}(4x^2 - 5) = 8x v=ddx(4x47x)=16x37v' = \frac{d}{dx}(4x^4 - 7x) = 16x^3 - 7

Now, apply the product rule: (uv)=uv+uv(uv)' = u'v + uv' (uv)=(8x)(4x47x)+(4x25)(16x37)(uv)' = (8x)(4x^4 - 7x) + (4x^2 - 5)(16x^3 - 7)

Let's expand and simplify this expression: =32x556x2+64x528x280x3+35= 32x^5 - 56x^2 + 64x^5 - 28x^2 - 80x^3 + 35 =96x584x280x3+35= 96x^5 - 84x^2 - 80x^3 + 35

The derivative of the function (4x25)(4x47x)(4x^2 - 5) \cdot (4x^4 - 7x) is: 96x580x384x2+3596x^5 - 80x^3 - 84x^2 + 35

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Related Questions:

  1. What happens if you apply the quotient rule to the ratio of these two functions instead?
  2. How would the derivative change if the power of xx in the first function were higher?
  3. Can you explain how to derive the general form of the product rule from first principles?
  4. What are the practical applications of finding derivatives in real-world problems?
  5. How would you use this derivative to find the local maxima and minima of the function?

Tip: When using the product rule, always ensure to distribute both uvu'v and uvuv' completely to avoid missing terms during simplification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Product Rule

Formulas

Product Rule: (uv)' = u'v + uv'

Theorems

Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12