Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of f(x)=(7x6−6x)^7

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Solution

To find the derivative of f(x)=(7x66x)7f(x) = (7x^6 - 6x)^7, we will use the chain rule, which states that if g(x)=(h(x))ng(x) = (h(x))^n, then:

g(x)=n(h(x))n1h(x)g'(x) = n \cdot (h(x))^{n-1} \cdot h'(x)

Here, let h(x)=7x66xh(x) = 7x^6 - 6x and n=7n = 7. Therefore, the derivative f(x)f'(x) will be:

f(x)=7(7x66x)6ddx(7x66x)f'(x) = 7 \cdot (7x^6 - 6x)^6 \cdot \frac{d}{dx} (7x^6 - 6x)

Now, we need to differentiate 7x66x7x^6 - 6x with respect to xx:

ddx(7x66x)=42x56\frac{d}{dx} (7x^6 - 6x) = 42x^5 - 6

Now, putting everything together:

f(x)=7(7x66x)6(42x56)f'(x) = 7 \cdot (7x^6 - 6x)^6 \cdot (42x^5 - 6)

Thus, the derivative of f(x)=(7x66x)7f(x) = (7x^6 - 6x)^7 is:

f(x)=7(7x66x)6(42x56)f'(x) = 7(7x^6 - 6x)^6 \cdot (42x^5 - 6)

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Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the chain rule, and how does it apply to differentiating composite functions?
  2. How do you differentiate polynomials like 7x67x^6 or 6x6x?
  3. What are higher-order derivatives, and how do we find them for composite functions?
  4. How can you simplify the expression for f(x)f'(x)?
  5. What would be the second derivative of f(x)f(x)?

Tip: Remember to always check if the function requires the chain rule by identifying a composition of functions (like (g(x))n(g(x))^n).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Chain Rule
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

Chain Rule: g'(x) = n * (h(x))^(n-1) * h'(x)
Power Rule: d/dx [x^n] = n * x^(n-1)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12