Math Problem Statement

answer this question;

If g(s) = (2s^2 - 9s + 6) / s^2, find g'(s).

Solution

The given function is:

g(s)=2s29s+6s2g(s) = \frac{2s^2 - 9s + 6}{s^2}

We need to find g(s)g'(s), the derivative of g(s)g(s).

Step 1: Rewrite the function

First, simplify g(s)g(s) by splitting the terms:

g(s)=2s2s29ss2+6s2g(s) = \frac{2s^2}{s^2} - \frac{9s}{s^2} + \frac{6}{s^2} g(s)=29s+6s2g(s) = 2 - \frac{9}{s} + \frac{6}{s^2}

Step 2: Differentiate each term

Now, apply the power rule to differentiate each term.

  1. dds(2)=0\frac{d}{ds}(2) = 0
  2. dds(9s)=9s2\frac{d}{ds}\left(-\frac{9}{s}\right) = \frac{9}{s^2} (since dds(1s)=1s2\frac{d}{ds}\left(\frac{1}{s}\right) = -\frac{1}{s^2})
  3. dds(6s2)=12s3\frac{d}{ds}\left(\frac{6}{s^2}\right) = -\frac{12}{s^3} (using the power rule for s2s^{-2})

Step 3: Combine the derivatives

Thus, the derivative is:

g(s)=0+9s212s3g'(s) = 0 + \frac{9}{s^2} - \frac{12}{s^3} g(s)=9s212s3g'(s) = \frac{9}{s^2} - \frac{12}{s^3}

Step 4: Check the answer choices

The correct answer is:

9s212s3\boxed{\frac{9}{s^2} - \frac{12}{s^3}}

This matches the last option in the given multiple-choice list.


Do you need further details on any steps or have additional questions? Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How do you apply the power rule for negative exponents?
  2. What happens when differentiating a constant term?
  3. How does the quotient rule compare to simplifying first, as done here?
  4. What is the derivative of 1sn\frac{1}{s^n} in general?
  5. How do you find the second derivative of g(s)g(s)?

Tip: Always try to simplify expressions before differentiating to avoid complicated rules like the quotient rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Simplification

Formulas

Power Rule: d/dx [x^n] = n*x^(n-1)
Derivative of constant term: d/dx [c] = 0

Theorems

Power Rule of Derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced high school calculus)