Math Problem Statement

Differentiate the function.

Differentiate the function y = 8e^x + 7/∛x

Solution

Let's differentiate the function y=8ex+7x3y = 8e^x + \frac{7}{\sqrt[3]{x}}.

Step 1: Differentiate 8ex8e^x

The derivative of exe^x is exe^x. Thus: ddx(8ex)=8ex\frac{d}{dx}(8e^x) = 8e^x

Step 2: Differentiate 7x3\frac{7}{\sqrt[3]{x}}

We can rewrite 7x3\frac{7}{\sqrt[3]{x}} as 7x137x^{-\frac{1}{3}}. Using the power rule ddx(xn)=nxn1\frac{d}{dx}(x^n) = nx^{n-1}, we get: ddx(7x13)=7×(13)x131=73x43\frac{d}{dx}(7x^{-\frac{1}{3}}) = 7 \times \left(-\frac{1}{3}\right) x^{-\frac{1}{3} - 1} = -\frac{7}{3} x^{-\frac{4}{3}}

Final Result:

Now combining the two derivatives, we get: y=8ex73x43y' = 8e^x - \frac{7}{3}x^{-\frac{4}{3}}

So, the derivative is: y=8ex73x43y' = 8e^x - \frac{7}{3\sqrt[3]{x^4}}

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  4. Can you explain how to differentiate x1/nx^{1/n}?
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Tip:

Always rewrite complicated terms like roots or reciprocals as powers of xx before differentiating for easier application of the rules.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Exponential Functions
Power Rule

Formulas

d/dx(e^x) = e^x
d/dx(x^n) = nx^(n-1)

Theorems

Power Rule of Differentiation
Derivative of Exponential Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus)