Math Problem Statement
using the long method (delta y and x) differentiate the ff: 1. y= x+3/x-3 2.y=(x^2+3x+2)^2
Solution
1. Differentiate using the long method (Delta y / Delta x)
We will use the definition of the derivative:
Let’s proceed step by step:
Step 1: Find
Substitute into the function:
Step 2: Calculate the difference
To subtract these two fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is . So we rewrite each fraction:
Step 3: Simplify the numerator
Expand both terms in the numerator:
After expanding and simplifying both terms, collect the terms involving .
Step 4: Divide by and take the limit as
Finally, we divide the difference by and take the limit as approaches zero to find the derivative.
2. Differentiate using the long method (Delta y / Delta x)
We apply the same steps for this function.
Step 1: Find
Substitute into the function:
Step 2: Calculate the difference
Step 3: Simplify the numerator
Simplify the terms in the numerator by expanding the squared terms.
Step 4: Divide by and take the limit as
After simplifying the numerator, divide by , then take the limit as .
Both of these methods are lengthy but achievable with careful algebraic manipulation. If you'd like, I can continue with more detailed expansions and the final simplified forms of the derivatives.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Differentiation
Limits
Quotient Rule
Chain Rule
Algebraic Manipulation
Formulas
f'(x) = lim(Δx → 0) [(f(x + Δx) - f(x)) / Δx]
Quotient Rule: (d/dx) [u/v] = (v du/dx - u dv/dx) / v^2
Chain Rule: d/dx [f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)
Theorems
Limit Definition of Derivative
Quotient Rule
Chain Rule
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 / Early College
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