- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals3h 25m
3. Techniques of Differentiation
The Chain Rule
Problem 3.31
Textbook Question
Find the derivatives of the functions in Exercises 1–42.
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𝔂 = ( √ x )²
( 1 + x )

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First, simplify the expression \( y = (\sqrt{x})^2(1 + x) \). Note that \((\sqrt{x})^2 = x\), so the expression becomes \( y = x(1 + x) \).
Next, distribute \( x \) across the terms inside the parentheses: \( y = x + x^2 \).
Now, differentiate each term separately with respect to \( x \). The derivative of \( x \) is \( 1 \), and the derivative of \( x^2 \) is \( 2x \).
Combine the derivatives of each term to find the derivative of the entire function: \( \frac{dy}{dx} = 1 + 2x \).
Review the steps to ensure each differentiation was performed correctly and the simplification was accurate.
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