Math Problem Statement

Suppose f(π/3) = 4 and f'(π/3) = -3. Let g(x) = f(x)sin(x) and h(x) = cos(x)/f(x). Find g'(π/3) and h'(π/3).

Solution

Let's analyze the problem and solve it step by step.

Given:

  • f(π3)=4f\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 4
  • f(π3)=3f'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = -3
  • g(x)=f(x)sin(x)g(x) = f(x) \sin(x)
  • h(x)=cos(x)f(x)h(x) = \frac{\cos(x)}{f(x)}

You are asked to find:

  • g(π3)g'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)
  • h(π3)h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)

(a) Finding g(π3)g'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right):

The function g(x)=f(x)sin(x)g(x) = f(x) \sin(x) is a product of two functions, so we apply the product rule for differentiation: g(x)=f(x)sin(x)+f(x)cos(x)g'(x) = f'(x) \sin(x) + f(x) \cos(x)

Now substitute x=π3x = \frac{\pi}{3}: g(π3)=f(π3)sin(π3)+f(π3)cos(π3)g'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = f'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) + f\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)

Using the values:

  • f(π3)=4f\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 4
  • f(π3)=3f'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = -3
  • sin(π3)=32\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}
  • cos(π3)=12\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{2}

Substitute these into the equation: g(π3)=(3)32+412g'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = (-3) \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + 4 \cdot \frac{1}{2} g(π3)=332+2g'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = -\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} + 2

Thus, the answer is: g(π3)=2332g'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 2 - \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}


(b) Finding h(π3)h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right):

The function h(x)=cos(x)f(x)h(x) = \frac{\cos(x)}{f(x)} is a quotient, so we apply the quotient rule for differentiation: h(x)=f(x)(sin(x))cos(x)f(x)[f(x)]2h'(x) = \frac{f(x) \cdot (-\sin(x)) - \cos(x) \cdot f'(x)}{[f(x)]^2}

Now substitute x=π3x = \frac{\pi}{3}: h(π3)=f(π3)(sin(π3))cos(π3)f(π3)[f(π3)]2h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{f\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \cdot (-\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)) - \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \cdot f'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)}{[f\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)]^2}

Substituting the known values: h(π3)=4(32)12(3)42h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{4 \cdot \left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) - \frac{1}{2} \cdot (-3)}{4^2} h(π3)=23+3216h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{-2\sqrt{3} + \frac{3}{2}}{16} h(π3)=23+1.516h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{-2\sqrt{3} + 1.5}{16}

Thus, the answer is: h(π3)=23+1.516h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{-2\sqrt{3} + 1.5}{16}


Final Answers:

  • g(π3)=2332g'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 2 - \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}
  • h(π3)=23+1.516h'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{-2\sqrt{3} + 1.5}{16}

Do you want further details on any step?
Here are some related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How does the product rule for differentiation apply in this case?
  2. Can you derive the quotient rule from first principles?
  3. What is the significance of the trigonometric values at π3\frac{\pi}{3}?
  4. Could we have used any alternative method to differentiate these functions?
  5. How would the results change if different values were given for f(x)f(x) and f(x)f'(x)?

Tip: For complex derivatives, always write down the rules (product, quotient, etc.) before substituting values to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Trigonometric Functions
Product Rule
Quotient Rule

Formulas

Product rule: g'(x) = f'(x)sin(x) + f(x)cos(x)
Quotient rule: h'(x) = [f(x)(-sin(x)) - cos(x)f'(x)] / [f(x)]^2

Theorems

Product Rule of Differentiation
Quotient Rule of Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus or Advanced High School Calculus