Math Problem Statement

Find g'(s) if g(s) = (9s^2 - 5s + 9) / e^(13s)

Solution

To solve for g(s)g'(s), we need to differentiate the function:

g(s)=9s25s+9e13sg(s) = \frac{9s^2 - 5s + 9}{e^{13s}}

This expression is a quotient of two functions, so we can apply the quotient rule, which states:

(fh)=fhfhh2\left( \frac{f}{h} \right)' = \frac{f' h - f h'}{h^2}

Here:

  • f(s)=9s25s+9f(s) = 9s^2 - 5s + 9
  • h(s)=e13sh(s) = e^{13s}

Let's differentiate both the numerator f(s)f(s) and the denominator h(s)h(s) separately.

  1. Differentiate f(s)=9s25s+9f(s) = 9s^2 - 5s + 9: f(s)=18s5f'(s) = 18s - 5

  2. Differentiate h(s)=e13sh(s) = e^{13s}: h(s)=13e13sh'(s) = 13e^{13s}

Now, we can apply the quotient rule:

g(s)=(18s5)e13s(9s25s+9)(13e13s)(e13s)2g'(s) = \frac{(18s - 5)e^{13s} - (9s^2 - 5s + 9)(13e^{13s})}{(e^{13s})^2}

Simplify this expression:

g(s)=e13s(18s513(9s25s+9))e26sg'(s) = \frac{e^{13s} \left(18s - 5 - 13(9s^2 - 5s + 9)\right)}{e^{26s}}

Since e13se^{13s} in the numerator and e26se^{26s} in the denominator simplify to e13se^{13s} in the denominator, we have:

g(s)=18s513(9s25s+9)e13sg'(s) = \frac{18s - 5 - 13(9s^2 - 5s + 9)}{e^{13s}}

Expanding the terms inside the numerator:

g(s)=18s5117s2+65s117e13sg'(s) = \frac{18s - 5 - 117s^2 + 65s - 117}{e^{13s}}

Combine like terms:

g(s)=117s2+83s122e13sg'(s) = \frac{-117s^2 + 83s - 122}{e^{13s}}

Thus, the derivative is:

g(s)=117s2+83s122e13sg'(s) = \frac{-117s^2 + 83s - 122}{e^{13s}}

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

Here are five related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How does the quotient rule differ from the product rule in calculus?
  2. What are some real-world applications of exponential functions in derivatives?
  3. How would the result change if we had a different exponent on ee in the denominator?
  4. How can we verify the correctness of this derivative?
  5. What would happen if we differentiated this function a second time?

Tip: In problems involving exponential functions, keep an eye out for opportunities to simplify by canceling terms like ekxe^{kx} between the numerator and denominator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Quotient Rule

Formulas

Quotient Rule: (f/h)' = (f'h - fh') / h^2

Theorems

Quotient Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus