432 Answered Questions for the topic Derivative

Derivative Calculus

05/06/21

Derivative Equations

Derivative Calculus Derivatives

05/03/21

Consider the function, f(x) = √x-4 (square root goes over x-4) at the point (8,2) find the slope of the tangent line to the curve using the definition of the derivative

And find the equation of the tangent line. I am confused on how to treat the square root as I haven’t covered a question using them like this yet.
Derivative Calculus

04/24/21

A television camera at ground level away from the launching pad of a space rocket

A television camera at ground level is 2000 feet away from the launching pad of a space rocket that is set to take off vertically, as seen in the following figure. The angle of elevation of the... more
Derivative Calculus

04/17/21

How do you find the first derivative of an equation that has a minus sign, but is not solved by the product rule?

Hello! I tried to find z'(x) where two functions p(x) and d(x) are used. The equation is z(x) = 7*p(x) - 4*d(x). I've tried using the product rule to solve it, but the website I'm submitting it on... more
Derivative Math Calculus

04/13/21

Find the directional derivative of f(x,y)=sin(x+2y) at the point (1, 2) in the direction pi/6.The gradient of f  is:

Find the directional derivative of f(x,y)=sin(x+2y) at the point (1, 2) in the direction pi/6.The gradient of f  is:
Derivative Calculus Integral

03/28/21

AP CALC AB: Interpretations & Applications of the Derivative & Definite Integral

How would you solve for a) & b) with a calculator?I have a TI-89 Titanium.At time t=0, a tank contains 38 gallons of water. Beginning at t=0, water flows into the tank at a rate of E(t) =... more
Derivative Math Calculus Algebra

03/26/21

For the first 120 seconds after launch, the altitude of a rocket in metres ‘h’ can be described as a function of time ‘t’, in seconds.

For the first 120 seconds after launch, the altitude of a rocket in metres ‘h’ can be described as a function of time ‘t’, in seconds.h=0.1t^2 + 2tQuestion: True or false?: the rocket's vertical... more

03/23/21

Find the derivative of the following functions: (Please show steps)

f(x)= secx = 1/cosx 2. f1(x) = 1/2x If f1(x)=4(x), then f(x) is

03/23/21

Find the equation of the tangent line to the curve:

Find the equation of the tangent line to the curve f(x)=2x at the point P(0,1) is:
Derivative Math Calculus

03/23/21

Find the derivative of the following functions with steps please

y=(1+logsinx)n f(x)= 3√log2sin x+3/4 (square root over whole equation)

03/22/21

estimate the area betweem the graph of f(x)=-x^2+5x and the x axis on the interval [1,5] using a left-hand sum with 4 rectangles of equl width.

estimate the area betweem the graph of f(x)=-x^2+5x and the x axis on the interval [1,5] using a left-hand sum with 4 rectangles of equl width.

03/20/21

Use the trapzoid rule to estimate the distance traveled by the car during the 12 seconds

A car going 88 ft/sec brakes to a stop in 12 seconds. The velocity is recorded every 3 seconds and is given in the table below. Use the trapezoidal rule to estimate the distance traveled by the car... more

03/20/21

What is the right hand riemann sum approximation

A function f is continuous on the closed interval [4,12] and differentiable on the open interval (4,12) and f has the values below. Using 4 subintervals, what is the right hand riemann sum... more
Derivative Math Calculus

03/18/21

Find the derivative of: 4 √x − 8/x^6

Type your answer without fractional or negative exponents. Use sqrt(x) for √ x .Thnak you!

03/17/21

Use l'hopitals rule to evaluate the limit or state it does not apply

Lim x->-1 (x^3+x+2)/(x^4-2x-3) lim x->1 (e^x -e)/Inx
Derivative Calculus Functions

03/15/21

Let g(x)=x^2-2. The equation of the tangent line to the curve at (-1,-1) is 2x+y=-3.

a. What is the slope of the tangent line to the curve at (-1,-1)?b. What is the derivative of the function when x=-1?
Derivative Calculus Functions

03/15/21

Let f(x)=4-x^2. The equation of the tangent line to the curve at (1,3) is 2x+y=5.

a. What is the slope of the tangent line to the curve at (1,3)?b. What is the derivative of the function when x=1?

03/08/21

Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to carry out the following differentiation:

Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to carry out the following differentiation:d ∫1√x tt dt= ?dxintegral from 1 to sqrt x

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