356 Answered Questions for the topic Derivatives

Derivatives Calculus Functions

06/08/20

Please Help - Calculus Question

Give an example of, and explain why the example is sufficient for the following: Functions f and g with f’(x) = g’(x), ∀x, but f(x) ≠ g(x) A function f(x) such that f’’(x) = –f(x) Function with a... more
Derivatives Calculus

04/13/20

Let f ′(x) = 3x^2+2 . Given that f(2) = 5 find f(x)

If I could get some help that would just be amazing hopefully thank you in advance!

02/16/20

Convert Continuous Compounding to Semiannual

An interest rate of 3.75% per year, continuously compounded, is equivalent to what annual interest rate with semiannual compounding?

11/04/19

Please help me to solve this equation and it's all about Derivatives (Basic Calculus)

This is a performance task and I don't know what to do here 😭y=sin^3(x^3+log2 X)

10/26/19

Find the point where the graphs of f(x) and g(x) are tangent to each other

Find the point where the graphs of f(x)=x^3-2x and g(x)=0.5x^2-1.5 are tangent to each other (have a common tangent line)a) use knowledge of the derivative to solve this problem. Write out a... more

09/26/19

Calculate the first five derivatives

Calculate the first five derivatives of f(x)=cosx. Then determine f^(8)(x) and f^(37)(x)
Derivatives Calculus

05/20/19

derivative hot dog problem

mr. hot and mrs. dog are taking over a hot dog stand. the current owner now charges $2 per hot dog and gets appx 56 customers during the lunch hour. they want to figure out how to maximize their... more

03/23/19

Why do we require radians in calculus?

I think this is just something I've grown used to but can't remember any proof. When differentiating and integrating with trigonometric functions, we require angles to be taken in radians. Why... more
Derivatives Calculus Limits Education

03/22/19

Defining the derivative without limits?

These days, the standard way to present differential calculus is by introducing the Cauchy-Weierstrass definition of the limit. One then defines the derivative as a limit, proves results like the... more
Derivatives Calculus Limits Education

03/15/19

Defining the derivative without limits?

These days, the standard way to present differential calculus is by introducing the Cauchy-Weierstrass definition of the limit. One then defines the derivative as a limit, proves results like the... more

03/14/19

Do "other" trigonometric functions than Tan Sin Cos and their derivatives exist?

I remember my physics teacher mentioning that other trigonometric functions exist apart from the Sin Cos and Tan, he mentioned a few and they did not sound familiar, nothing like Sec Csc and Cot. I... more
Derivatives Calculus

03/14/19

Is the derivative function typically "worse" than the original function?

For instance, the absolute value function is defined and continuous on the whole real line, but its derivative behaves like a step function with a jump-discontinuity. For some nice functions,... more

2e^2x-e^x=0 solve the equation

I've got a test tomorrow and the only question left I can't wrap my head around is this one, all help is greatly appreciated. (This is a derived function set to zero by the way, looking for maximum... more
Derivatives Pre Calculus

01/30/19

Create a function that has a derivative of f(x) = 2x + 1 at a given input value of your choice.

I need this ASAP!!! Please show work so I can learn the material
Derivatives Calculus

01/16/19

Derivatives Problems

Suppose that f(x)=Msinx+NcosX for some constants M and N. If (pi/4)=3 and f'(pi/4)=1, find an equation for the tangent line to y=f(x) at the point where x=3pi/4
Derivatives Absolute Extrema

11/10/18

Math Analysis Problem

A candy box is made from a piece of cardboard that measures 17 by 10 inches. Squares of equal size will be cut out of each corner. The sides will then be folded up to form a rectangular box. What... more
Derivatives

10/23/18

Hard Question HELPP

Construct a function that has the same slope at x=1 and x=2. Then find two points where y=x*4-2x*2 has the same tangent line.(draw the graph)
Derivatives

10/07/18

Chsin rule to find the deriviative

If F(x) = f(g(x)), where f(3) = 4, f '(3) = 2, f '(−4) = 4, g(−4) = 3, and g'(−4) = 4, find F '(−4).F '(−4) =
Derivatives

10/07/18

If a cylinder tank holds 100,000 liters of water, which can be drained from the bottom of the tank in an hour, then Toricellis law gives the volume V of water r

If a cylinder tank holds 100,000 liters of water, which can be drained from the bottom of the tank in an hour, then Toricellis law gives the volume V of water remaining in the tank after T minutes... more
Derivatives Calculus

10/06/18

Find the derivative dy/dx

y=5uv4 (assume that u and v are dependent on the variable x)
Derivatives Calculus Functions

10/01/18

Find the derivative of the function (PLEASE HELP)

L(t) = -2.3 + 0.24t + 0.0027t^2   Question: Find dL/dt for 18 ≤ t ≤ 38, using the limit definition of the derivation and then using differentiation rules. 
Derivatives Calculus 1

10/01/18

Find the absolute extrema of the function on a closed interval

g(x) = 7 secx,  [-pi/6, pi/3], solving for minimum (x,y) and maximum (x,y).
Derivatives Calculus 1

10/01/18

Find the absolute extrema of the function on a closed interval

g(x) = (8x^2)/(x-2)  , [-2,1] looking for: minimum (smaller x value) (x,y) = minimum (larger x value) (x,y) = maxiumum (x,y) =

A large clock has an hour hand which is 1 meter long, and a second hand which is 2 meters long.

a. What is the rate of change in the distance between the ends of the two hands, with respect to time, at 2:00 PM?      Hint: the distance between points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) in the plane is... more

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