Math Problem Statement

Let f be a differentiable function of x (whose formula is not known) and recall that d/dx[f(x)] and f'(x) are interchangeable notations. Determine each of the following derivatives of combinations of explicit functions of x, the unknown function f, and an arbitrary constant c.

Solution

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The problem asks you to find the derivatives of different combinations of functions, where f(x)f(x) is a differentiable function of xx. Here's the breakdown of the given subproblems:

  1. Part a: ddx[x2+f(x)]\frac{d}{dx} \left[ x^2 + f(x) \right]

    • The derivative of x2x^2 is 2x2x.
    • The derivative of f(x)f(x) is f(x)f'(x).
    • So, the correct derivative is:
      ddx[x2+f(x)]=2x+f(x)\frac{d}{dx} \left[ x^2 + f(x) \right] = 2x + f'(x)
  2. Part b: ddx[x2f(x)]\frac{d}{dx} \left[ x^2 f(x) \right]

    • Use the product rule: ddx[u(x)v(x)]=u(x)v(x)+u(x)v(x)\frac{d}{dx} [u(x) v(x)] = u'(x) v(x) + u(x) v'(x).
    • Here, u(x)=x2u(x) = x^2 and v(x)=f(x)v(x) = f(x).
    • The derivative of x2x^2 is 2x2x, and the derivative of f(x)f(x) is f(x)f'(x).
    • So, the correct derivative is: ddx[x2f(x)]=2xf(x)+x2f(x)\frac{d}{dx} \left[ x^2 f(x) \right] = 2x f(x) + x^2 f'(x)
  3. Part c: ddx[c+x+f(x)2]\frac{d}{dx} \left[ c + x + f(x)^2 \right]

    • The derivative of cc (a constant) is 0.
    • The derivative of xx is 1.
    • The derivative of f(x)2f(x)^2 is 2f(x)f(x)2 f(x) f'(x) (using the chain rule).
    • So, the correct derivative is: ddx[c+x+f(x)2]=1+2f(x)f(x)\frac{d}{dx} \left[ c + x + f(x)^2 \right] = 1 + 2 f(x) f'(x)
  4. Part d: ddx[f(x)2]\frac{d}{dx} \left[ f(x)^2 \right]

    • Use the chain rule: the derivative of f(x)2f(x)^2 is 2f(x)f(x)2 f(x) f'(x).
    • So, the correct derivative is: ddx[f(x)2]=2f(x)f(x)\frac{d}{dx} \left[ f(x)^2 \right] = 2 f(x) f'(x)
  5. Part e: ddx[xf(x)+f(cx)]\frac{d}{dx} \left[ x f(x) + f(cx) \right]

    • Use the product rule for xf(x)x f(x), which gives f(x)+xf(x)f(x) + x f'(x).
    • Use the chain rule for f(cx)f(cx): the derivative of f(cx)f(cx) is f(cx)cf'(cx) \cdot c (since the derivative of cxcx is cc).
    • So, the correct derivative is: ddx[xf(x)+f(cx)]=f(x)+xf(x)+cf(cx)\frac{d}{dx} \left[ x f(x) + f(cx) \right] = f(x) + x f'(x) + c f'(cx)

Would you like to check the results in more detail or do you have any further questions on this? Here are some related topics you can explore:

  1. What is the chain rule, and how does it apply to derivatives of compositions of functions?
  2. How does the product rule work for differentiating products of functions?
  3. What are some other derivative rules commonly used in calculus?
  4. How do you find the derivatives of higher-order polynomials with mixed functions?
  5. Can the results in these problems be applied to integrals?

Tip: Always double-check your work when using the product rule or chain rule, as small mistakes can lead to incorrect answers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Derivatives
Chain Rule
Product Rule

Formulas

d/dx [x^2 + f(x)] = 2x + f'(x)
Product Rule: d/dx [u(x) v(x)] = u'(x) v(x) + u(x) v'(x)
Chain Rule: d/dx [f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Derivative of sum of functions
Derivative of product of functions
Derivative of composite functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12