Math Problem Statement

In Exercises 11-20, find the derivative of the function by the limit process. Functions include constants, linear functions, quadratic, cubic, and rational functions.

Solution

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Derivatives of the functions:

  1. Exercise 11: f(x)=4f(x) = 4
    Since this is a constant function, the derivative is: f(x)=0f'(x) = 0

  2. Exercise 12: g(x)=8g(x) = -8
    Another constant function, so its derivative is: g(x)=0g'(x) = 0

  3. Exercise 13: f(x)=5xf(x) = -5x
    The derivative of a linear function axax is simply the coefficient aa. Thus: f(x)=5f'(x) = -5

  4. Exercise 14: f(x)=6x2f(x) = 6x - 2
    The derivative of 6x6x is 6, and the derivative of the constant 2-2 is 0: f(x)=6f'(x) = 6

  5. Exercise 15: f(x)=x23f(x) = x^2 - 3
    The derivative of x2x^2 is 2x2x, and the derivative of the constant 3-3 is 0: f(x)=2xf'(x) = 2x

  6. Exercise 16: f(x)=x2+x5f(x) = x^2 + x - 5
    The derivative of x2x^2 is 2x2x, the derivative of xx is 1, and the derivative of the constant 5-5 is 0: f(x)=2x+1f'(x) = 2x + 1

  7. Exercise 17: f(x)=x312xf(x) = x^3 - 12x
    The derivative of x3x^3 is 3x23x^2, and the derivative of 12x-12x is 12-12: f(x)=3x212f'(x) = 3x^2 - 12

  8. Exercise 18: g(t)=t3+4tg(t) = t^3 + 4t
    The derivative of t3t^3 is 3t23t^2, and the derivative of 4t4t is 4: g(t)=3t2+4g'(t) = 3t^2 + 4

  9. Exercise 19: f(x)=1x1f(x) = \frac{1}{x - 1}
    This is a rational function, so we apply the chain rule: f(x)=1(x1)2f'(x) = -\frac{1}{(x - 1)^2}

  10. Exercise 20: f(x)=1x2f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2}
    This can be rewritten as f(x)=x2f(x) = x^{-2}, and we apply the power rule: f(x)=2x3=2x3f'(x) = -2x^{-3} = -\frac{2}{x^3}

These are the derivatives for each function. Do you want further clarification on any of these steps?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the formal definition of the derivative using the limit process?
  2. How does the power rule apply to both positive and negative exponents?
  3. Can the chain rule be applied to more complex rational functions?
  4. What is the product rule and how does it differ from the quotient rule?
  5. How does the derivative of exe^x compare to polynomial derivatives?

Tip:

Always simplify functions, when possible, before applying differentiation rules, as it often makes the process easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Derivatives
Limit Process
Power Rule
Constant Rule
Chain Rule

Formulas

f'(x) = lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h}
Power rule: \frac{d}{dx}(x^n) = nx^{n-1}
Constant rule: \frac{d}{dx}(c) = 0
Chain rule for rational functions: \frac{d}{dx}(\frac{1}{u}) = -\frac{1}{u^2} \cdot u'

Theorems

Derivative definition by limit
Power Rule
Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (or AP Calculus Level)