Table of contents
- 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 Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 2h 22m
3. Techniques of Differentiation
Product and Quotient Rules
Problem 57
Textbook Question
Find and simplify the derivative of the following functions.
h(x) = (5x7 + 5x)(6x3 + 3x2 + 3)

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Step 1: Identify the function h(x) = (5x^7 + 5x)(6x^3 + 3x^2 + 3) as a product of two functions, u(x) = 5x^7 + 5x and v(x) = 6x^3 + 3x^2 + 3.
Step 2: Apply the product rule for derivatives, which states that if h(x) = u(x)v(x), then h'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x).
Step 3: Differentiate u(x) = 5x^7 + 5x to find u'(x). Use the power rule: d/dx[x^n] = nx^(n-1).
Step 4: Differentiate v(x) = 6x^3 + 3x^2 + 3 to find v'(x). Again, use the power rule for each term.
Step 5: Substitute u(x), u'(x), v(x), and v'(x) into the product rule formula to find h'(x) and simplify the expression.

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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Derivative
The derivative of a function measures how the function's output value changes as its input value changes. It is defined as the limit of the average rate of change of the function over an interval as the interval approaches zero. In calculus, the derivative is often denoted as f'(x) or df/dx, and it provides critical information about the function's behavior, such as its slope and points of tangency.
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Product Rule
The product rule is a formula used to find the derivative of the product of two functions. If u(x) and v(x) are two differentiable functions, the product rule states that the derivative of their product is given by u'v + uv'. This rule is essential when differentiating functions that are expressed as products, allowing for the correct application of the derivative to each component.
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Simplification of Derivatives
After finding the derivative of a function, simplification is often necessary to express the result in a more manageable form. This may involve combining like terms, factoring, or reducing fractions. Simplifying the derivative can help in analyzing the function's behavior, such as identifying critical points and understanding the function's increasing or decreasing intervals.
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