Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of the function h(x) = |7x|cos(8x) using the given derivative formula for absolute value.

Solution

The problem provided requires us to differentiate the function h(x)=7xcos(8x)h(x) = |7x| \cos(8x) using the given formula for the derivative of the absolute value.

The formula given is:

ddxu=uu, for u0.\frac{d}{dx} |u| = \frac{u'}{|u|}, \text{ for } u \neq 0.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Let u(x)=7xu(x) = 7x.

The absolute value part 7x|7x| involves differentiating using the provided formula: ddx7x=77x.\frac{d}{dx} |7x| = \frac{7}{|7x|}.

  1. Differentiate the second part cos(8x)\cos(8x):

The derivative of cos(8x)\cos(8x) is: ddxcos(8x)=8sin(8x).\frac{d}{dx} \cos(8x) = -8 \sin(8x).

  1. Apply the product rule:

Since h(x)=7xcos(8x)h(x) = |7x| \cos(8x), we use the product rule for differentiation: h(x)=ddx(7x)cos(8x)+7xddx(cos(8x)).h'(x) = \frac{d}{dx} \left( |7x| \right) \cdot \cos(8x) + |7x| \cdot \frac{d}{dx} \left( \cos(8x) \right). Substitute the derivatives: h(x)=77xcos(8x)+7x(8sin(8x)).h'(x) = \frac{7}{|7x|} \cdot \cos(8x) + |7x| \cdot (-8 \sin(8x)).

  1. Simplify the result: h(x)=7cos(8x)x87xsin(8x).h'(x) = \frac{7 \cos(8x)}{|x|} - 8 |7x| \sin(8x). Since 7x=7x|7x| = 7|x|, we substitute that into the expression: h(x)=7cos(8x)x56xsin(8x).h'(x) = \frac{7 \cos(8x)}{|x|} - 56 |x| \sin(8x).

Thus, the derivative of h(x)=7xcos(8x)h(x) = |7x| \cos(8x) is: h(x)=7cos(8x)x56xsin(8x).h'(x) = \frac{7 \cos(8x)}{|x|} - 56 |x| \sin(8x).


Would you like further details or clarifications on any of the steps? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the product rule and how is it applied?
  2. How is the derivative of cos(8x)\cos(8x) computed?
  3. Can you explain the absolute value derivative formula?
  4. Why is 7x|7x| treated as 7x7|x|?
  5. How does the chain rule relate to this problem?

Tip: When differentiating functions involving absolute values, always pay attention to the cases when the function inside the absolute value changes signs!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Product Rule
Absolute Value
Trigonometric Derivatives

Formulas

d/dx |u| = u'/|u|, u ≠ 0
d/dx cos(kx) = -k sin(kx)

Theorems

Product Rule
Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

University Calculus