Math Problem Statement

se the product rule to solve g(x)= xSinx

Solution

To differentiate g(x)=xsin(x)g(x) = \sqrt{x} \sin(x) using the product rule, let’s follow these steps carefully.


Product Rule:

If g(x)=u(x)v(x)g(x) = u(x) \cdot v(x), then: g(x)=u(x)v(x)+u(x)v(x)g'(x) = u'(x) \cdot v(x) + u(x) \cdot v'(x)


Step-by-Step Solution:

In our case:

  • u(x)=x=x1/2u(x) = \sqrt{x} = x^{1/2}
  • v(x)=sin(x)v(x) = \sin(x)

Now, let’s find the derivatives of u(x)u(x) and v(x)v(x) individually.

  1. Derivative of u(x)=x1/2u(x) = x^{1/2}: u(x)=12x1/2=12xu'(x) = \frac{1}{2} x^{-1/2} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}

  2. Derivative of v(x)=sin(x)v(x) = \sin(x): v(x)=cos(x)v'(x) = \cos(x)


Apply the Product Rule:

g(x)=u(x)v(x)+u(x)v(x)g'(x) = u'(x) \cdot v(x) + u(x) \cdot v'(x)

Substitute u(x)=12xu'(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}, u(x)=xu(x) = \sqrt{x}, v(x)=sin(x)v(x) = \sin(x), and v(x)=cos(x)v'(x) = \cos(x):

g(x)=12xsin(x)+xcos(x)g'(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}} \cdot \sin(x) + \sqrt{x} \cdot \cos(x)


Final Answer:

g(x)=sin(x)2x+xcos(x)g'(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{2\sqrt{x}} + \sqrt{x} \cos(x)

This is the derivative of g(x)=xsin(x)g(x) = \sqrt{x} \sin(x) using the product rule.


Do you want further clarification or additional steps?


5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you apply the chain rule in derivatives?
  2. How can you simplify sin(x)2x+xcos(x)\frac{\sin(x)}{2\sqrt{x}} + \sqrt{x} \cos(x) further?
  3. What happens if we differentiate the answer again (second derivative)?
  4. How does the product rule work with three functions?
  5. What are some real-world applications of the product rule?

Tip: When working with square roots, it’s often useful to rewrite them as fractional exponents to simplify differentiation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Product Rule

Formulas

Product Rule: (u * v)' = u' * v + u * v'
Power Rule: d/dx(x^n) = n * x^(n-1)
Derivative of sin(x): d/dx(sin(x)) = cos(x)

Theorems

Product Rule for Derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12