Math Problem Statement

differentiate y=15x5y=\frac{1}{5x^5}

Solution

To differentiate the function y=15x5y = \frac{1}{5x^5}, we can rewrite it in a more convenient form for differentiation.

First, express the function as:

y=15x5y = \frac{1}{5} x^{-5}

Now, differentiate this with respect to xx, using the power rule ddx(xn)=nxn1\frac{d}{dx} \left( x^n \right) = n x^{n-1}:

dydx=15(5)x51=55x6\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{5} \cdot (-5) x^{-5-1} = -\frac{5}{5} x^{-6}

Simplifying this:

dydx=x6=1x6\frac{dy}{dx} = -x^{-6} = -\frac{1}{x^6}

Thus, the derivative of y=15x5y = \frac{1}{5x^5} is:

dydx=1x6\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{1}{x^6}

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Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. Differentiate y=3x42x2+5xy = 3x^4 - 2x^2 + 5x.
  2. Differentiate y=1x3y = \frac{1}{x^3}.
  3. Differentiate y=7x2+4x5y = 7x^{-2} + 4x^5.
  4. Find the derivative of y=2x6y = \frac{2}{x^6}.
  5. Differentiate y=x7+2x35xy = x^7 + 2x^3 - 5x.

Tip: Remember that when differentiating a term like xnx^{-n}, use the power rule and subtract 1 from the exponent to get the new power.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Power Rule
Algebra

Formulas

Power Rule: \frac{d}{dx} (x^n) = n x^{n-1}

Theorems

Power Rule for Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12