Math Problem Statement
If f(x) = 2 sin(x) + ln(5x), find f'(x).
Solution
To solve for , where , we need to take the derivative of each term individually.
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Derivative of :
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Derivative of : Using the chain rule, the derivative of is:
So, combining these, the derivative is:
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- What is the second derivative of the function?
- How would the graph of and differ visually?
- How does the term affect the behavior of the derivative?
- What are the critical points of ?
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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)