Math Problem Statement

Differentiate f(t) = t^4/(6sin(t)) and f(y) = xy^6/(x^4+1) using the quotient rule.

Solution

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(e) f(t)=t46sin(t)f(t) = \frac{t^4}{6 \sin(t)}

To find f(t)f'(t), apply the quotient rule:

If f(t)=u(t)v(t),f(t)=u(t)v(t)u(t)v(t)v(t)2.\text{If } f(t) = \frac{u(t)}{v(t)}, \quad f'(t) = \frac{u'(t)v(t) - u(t)v'(t)}{v(t)^2}.

Here:

  • u(t)=t4u(t) = t^4 and u(t)=4t3u'(t) = 4t^3,
  • v(t)=6sin(t)v(t) = 6 \sin(t) and v(t)=6cos(t)v'(t) = 6 \cos(t).

Substitute into the formula: f(t)=(4t3)(6sin(t))(t4)(6cos(t))(6sin(t))2.f'(t) = \frac{(4t^3)(6 \sin(t)) - (t^4)(6 \cos(t))}{(6 \sin(t))^2}.

Simplify the numerator: f(t)=24t3sin(t)6t4cos(t)36sin2(t).f'(t) = \frac{24t^3 \sin(t) - 6t^4 \cos(t)}{36 \sin^2(t)}.

Factorize: f(t)=6t3(4sin(t)tcos(t))36sin2(t).f'(t) = \frac{6t^3 (4 \sin(t) - t \cos(t))}{36 \sin^2(t)}.

Simplify further: f(t)=t3(4sin(t)tcos(t))6sin2(t).f'(t) = \frac{t^3 (4 \sin(t) - t \cos(t))}{6 \sin^2(t)}.


(f) f(y)=xy6x4+1f(y) = \frac{xy^6}{x^4 + 1}

Here, f(y)f(y) is a function of yy, and xx is treated as a constant. Again, use the quotient rule:

f(y)=u(y)v(y)u(y)v(y)v(y)2,f'(y) = \frac{u'(y)v(y) - u(y)v'(y)}{v(y)^2},

where:

  • u(y)=xy6u(y) = xy^6 and u(y)=6xy5u'(y) = 6xy^5,
  • v(y)=x4+1v(y) = x^4 + 1 (note that v(y)=0v'(y) = 0 since x4+1x^4 + 1 is constant with respect to yy).

Substitute into the formula: f(y)=(6xy5)(x4+1)(xy6)(0)(x4+1)2.f'(y) = \frac{(6xy^5)(x^4 + 1) - (xy^6)(0)}{(x^4 + 1)^2}.

Simplify: f(y)=6xy5(x4+1)(x4+1)2.f'(y) = \frac{6xy^5 (x^4 + 1)}{(x^4 + 1)^2}.

Cancel common terms if possible: f(y)=6xy5x4+1.f'(y) = \frac{6xy^5}{x^4 + 1}.


Would you like further explanation or a detailed walkthrough for any of these steps?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What are the conditions under which the quotient rule applies?
  2. How does the chain rule integrate with the quotient rule for complex functions?
  3. What are common errors to avoid when applying the quotient rule?
  4. How can we simplify derivatives involving trigonometric functions?
  5. How do constants like x4+1x^4 + 1 affect differentiation?

Tip: Always identify constants and variables clearly when applying differentiation rules to avoid unnecessary errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Quotient Rule
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Quotient Rule: (u/v)' = (u'v - uv')/v^2
Trigonometric derivatives: (sin(t))' = cos(t)

Theorems

Quotient Rule
Derivative of Trigonometric Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12