Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = 10x(sin(x) + cos(x)). Find the following: 1. f'(x) and 2. f'(-π/6)

Solution

Let's analyze the problem step by step based on the image provided.

We are given a function:

f(x)=10x(sin(x)+cos(x))f(x) = 10x(\sin(x) + \cos(x))

Step 1: Finding f(x)f'(x)

We are already provided with the derivative f(x)f'(x) in the image:

f(x)=10sin(x)+10cos(x)+10xcos(x)10xsin(x)f'(x) = 10 \sin(x) + 10 \cos(x) + 10x \cos(x) - 10x \sin(x)

Step 2: Finding f(π6)f'\left( -\frac{\pi}{6} \right)

Now, we need to substitute x=π6x = -\frac{\pi}{6} into the derivative expression and simplify:

  1. sin(π6)=12\sin\left( -\frac{\pi}{6} \right) = -\frac{1}{2}
  2. cos(π6)=32\cos\left( -\frac{\pi}{6} \right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

Using these values, we substitute x=π6x = -\frac{\pi}{6} into the expression for f(x)f'(x):

f(π6)=10(12)+10(32)+10(π6)(32)10(π6)(12)f'\left( -\frac{\pi}{6} \right) = 10\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) + 10\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) + 10\left(-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) - 10\left(-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)

Now, I'll calculate the exact value for this derivative at x=π6x = -\frac{\pi}{6}.The value of f(π6)f'\left( -\frac{\pi}{6} \right) is approximately 3.49-3.49.

Would you like further details on this calculation, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would the result change if the function involved different trigonometric identities, like tan(x)\tan(x)?
  2. What are the rules for differentiating a product of two functions, like xsin(x)x \sin(x)?
  3. How can the derivative of a function change the behavior of its graph?
  4. What is the second derivative of f(x)=10x(sin(x)+cos(x))f(x) = 10x(\sin(x) + \cos(x)), and what does it signify?
  5. How does the chain rule apply when differentiating composite trigonometric functions?

Tip: Always check if the trigonometric values for standard angles like π6\frac{\pi}{6} or π4\frac{\pi}{4} are familiar, as they can simplify calculations significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Product rule: (fg)' = f'g + fg'
Derivative of sin(x): cos(x)
Derivative of cos(x): -sin(x)

Theorems

The product rule for differentiation
Standard trigonometric identities for differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus/High School Level)