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Question 3:

Find all values of $x = c$ so that the tangent line to the graph of $f(x)$ at $(c, f(c))$ will be horizontal.

Given the function: $f(x) = (x^2 + 5x)^4$

A horizontal tangent line means that the derivative of the function, $f'(x)$, is equal to zero. So, we need to:

1. Find $f'(x)$,
2. Set $f'(x) = 0$,
3. Solve for $x$.

Step 1: Find $f'(x)$

Using the chain rule: $f(x) = (x^2 + 5x)^4$ Let $u = x^2 + 5x$, so $f(x) = u^4$.

The derivative of $u^4$ is $4u^3$, and the derivative of $u = x^2 + 5x$ is $2x + 5$. Thus: $f'(x) = 4(x^2 + 5x)^3 \cdot (2x + 5)$

Step 2: Set $f'(x) = 0$

To find where the tangent is horizontal, set: $4(x^2 + 5x)^3 \cdot (2x + 5) = 0$ This equation holds if either:

1. $(x^2 + 5x) = 0$, or
2. $(2x + 5) = 0$.

Solving each case:

• $x^2 + 5x = 0$ gives $x(x + 5) = 0$, so $x = 0$ or $x = -5$.
• $2x + 5 = 0$ gives $x = -\frac{5}{2}$.

Step 3: Solutions

The values of $x$ that satisfy the condition are: $x = 0, \quad x = -5, \quad x = -\frac{5}{2}$

So, the correct answer is: $x = 0, x = -5, x = -\frac{5}{2}$.

Question 4:

Differentiate the given function and simplify your answer.

The function is: $f(x) = (x + 3)^3 (2x - 1)^5$ We need to apply the product rule and the chain rule.

The product rule states: $(fg)' = f'g + fg'$

Let $u = (x + 3)^3$ and $v = (2x - 1)^5$.

1. Differentiate $u$: $u' = 3(x + 3)^2$

2. Differentiate $v$: $v' = 5(2x - 1)^4 \cdot 2 = 10(2x - 1)^4$

Now apply the product rule: $f'(x) = u'v + uv'$ $f'(x) = 3(x + 3)^2 (2x - 1)^5 + (x + 3)^3 \cdot 10(2x - 1)^4$

This is the derivative of the given function, and it can be simplified further if necessary.

Would you like more details or clarification on any step?

Follow-up Questions:

1. How do you apply the chain rule to more complex functions?
2. What are the conditions for a horizontal tangent on a graph?
3. Can you explain the product rule in different contexts?
4. How do you simplify derivatives with multiple terms?
5. When is it useful to factor derivatives after differentiation?

Tip: When working with product and chain rules together, make sure to carefully apply each rule step by step to avoid errors.