Calculus 1 : How to find differential functions

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Example Questions

Example Question #311 : How To Find Differential Functions

Find the derivative.

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Explanation:

Use the quotient rule to find the derivative.

Example Question #312 : How To Find Differential Functions

Find the derivative. 

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Explanation:

Find the derivative using the power rule.

 

The derivative is .

Example Question #500 : Differential Functions

What is the slope of the tangent line at ?

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Explanation:

In order to find the slope of the tangent line at , find the derivative of the function.

Because the derivative is a constant, the slope of the tangent line is also constant:

Example Question #313 : Other Differential Functions

Find the slope of the tangent line at .

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Explanation:

Begin by finding the derivative using the power rule.

Now, substitute  for .

The answer is 

Example Question #1531 : Calculus

Find the derivative.

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Use the product rule to find the derivative. 

Recall that the derivative of  is , and the derivative of  is .

Simplify. 

Example Question #1532 : Calculus

Find the slope of the tangent line at .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, find the derivative by using the power rule. 

Thus, the derivative is .

Now, substitute  for .

Example Question #1531 : Calculus

Find the derivative.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the power rule to find the derivative. 

Thus, the derivative equals .

Example Question #1534 : Calculus

Find the derivative at .

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Explanation:

First, find the derivative using the power rule.

The derivative is , regardless of the  value.

Example Question #1535 : Calculus

Find the derivative at .

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Explanation:

Use the quotient rule to find the derivative.

 

Now, substitute 4 for x.

Example Question #1532 : Calculus

Find the derivative.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the power rule to find the derivative.

The derivative is .

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