Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = 2 sin(x) + ln(5x), find f'(x).

Solution

To solve for f(x)f'(x), where f(x)=2sin(x)+ln(5x)f(x) = 2 \sin(x) + \ln(5x), we need to take the derivative of each term individually.

  1. Derivative of 2sin(x)2 \sin(x): ddx[2sin(x)]=2cos(x)\frac{d}{dx}[2 \sin(x)] = 2 \cos(x)

  2. Derivative of ln(5x)\ln(5x): Using the chain rule, the derivative of ln(5x)\ln(5x) is: ddx[ln(5x)]=15x5=1x\frac{d}{dx}[\ln(5x)] = \frac{1}{5x} \cdot 5 = \frac{1}{x}

So, combining these, the derivative f(x)f'(x) is: f(x)=2cos(x)+1xf'(x) = 2 \cos(x) + \frac{1}{x}

Would you like further details on the graph or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the second derivative f(x)f''(x) of the function?
  2. How would the graph of f(x)f(x) and f(x)f'(x) differ visually?
  3. How does the term ln(5x)\ln(5x) affect the behavior of the derivative?
  4. What are the critical points of f(x)f'(x)?
  5. How do we find the inflection points of f(x)f(x)?

Tip: When applying the chain rule, always check if constants inside the logarithm or trigonometric functions need to be factored out!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Trigonometric Functions
Logarithmic Functions

Formulas

Derivative of sin(x) is cos(x)
Chain rule for derivatives
Derivative of ln(x) is 1/x

Theorems

Chain Rule
Basic Derivative Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (High School Calculus)