Math Problem Statement

Answer

Find the derivative dy/dx for each of the following functions: a) y = (2x^4 - 5)^3 - 3x^2 b) y = log_e(3x^4 + 2x - 3) c) y = cos(x^2 + 1) * sin^3(x) d) y = e^x / (1 - x^2)

Solution

The image contains the same derivative problems and solutions as before, with the focus on finding dydx\frac{dy}{dx} for each function in the sub-questions (a) through (d). The solutions for parts (a), (b), and (d) are correct and verified. Part (c) remains incomplete.

Let's solve part (c), which is the derivative of: y=cos(x2+1)sin3(x)y = \cos(x^2 + 1) \sin^3(x)

To find dydx\frac{dy}{dx} for part (c), we’ll use the product rule combined with the chain rule.

Solution for Part (c)

The product rule states that if y=uvy = u \cdot v, then y=uv+uvy' = u'v + uv'.

Let:

  • u=cos(x2+1)u = \cos(x^2 + 1)
  • v=sin3(x)v = \sin^3(x)

Step 1: Differentiate u=cos(x2+1)u = \cos(x^2 + 1)

Using the chain rule: u=sin(x2+1)ddx(x2+1)=sin(x2+1)2x=2xsin(x2+1)u' = -\sin(x^2 + 1) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(x^2 + 1) = -\sin(x^2 + 1) \cdot 2x = -2x \sin(x^2 + 1)

Step 2: Differentiate v=sin3(x)v = \sin^3(x)

Using the chain rule again: v=3sin2(x)cos(x)v' = 3 \sin^2(x) \cdot \cos(x)

Step 3: Apply the Product Rule

Now, substitute uu, uu', vv, and vv' into the product rule formula: y=uv+uvy' = u'v + uv' Substitute the values: y=(2xsin(x2+1))sin3(x)+cos(x2+1)(3sin2(x)cos(x))y' = \left(-2x \sin(x^2 + 1)\right) \sin^3(x) + \cos(x^2 + 1) \cdot \left(3 \sin^2(x) \cos(x)\right)

Simplify each term: y=2xsin(x2+1)sin3(x)+3cos(x2+1)sin2(x)cos(x)y' = -2x \sin(x^2 + 1) \sin^3(x) + 3 \cos(x^2 + 1) \sin^2(x) \cos(x)

So the derivative for part (c) is: dydx=2xsin(x2+1)sin3(x)+3cos(x2+1)sin2(x)cos(x)\frac{dy}{dx} = -2x \sin(x^2 + 1) \sin^3(x) + 3 \cos(x^2 + 1) \sin^2(x) \cos(x)

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Additional Questions

  1. How can we apply the product rule in functions with trigonometric and exponential terms?
  2. Why is the chain rule important when differentiating compositions of functions?
  3. What steps can simplify differentiating trigonometric functions raised to a power?
  4. How can we combine chain rule and product rule in multi-term derivatives?
  5. What would the derivative look like if we replaced sin(x)\sin(x) with another function, like tan(x)\tan(x)?

Tip: Remember to identify each component separately before applying rules like the product or chain rule to avoid mistakes in complex derivatives.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Product Rule
Chain Rule
Logarithmic Differentiation

Formulas

Product rule: (uv)' = u'v + uv'
Chain rule: dy/dx = dy/du * du/dx
Derivative of logarithmic functions: d/dx [ln(u)] = u'/u

Theorems

Differentiation rules
Product rule
Chain rule

Suitable Grade Level

University Calculus