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What is the 4th derivative of the function $f(x) = 3x$?
What is the 4th derivative of the function $f(x) = 3x$?
- $3x$
- $0$
- $3x (ln 3)^2$
- $3x (ln 3)^4$ (correct)
What is notable about the derivatives of the function $f(x) = e^x$?
What is notable about the derivatives of the function $f(x) = e^x$?
- Only the first derivative is equal to $e^x$.
- Each derivative increases in power.
- All derivatives are equal to $e^x$. (correct)
- The derivatives alternate in sign.
For the function $f(x) = rac{1}{ ext{s}}$ (replacing $x$ with the variable in question), what can you say about the signs of the derivatives?
For the function $f(x) = rac{1}{ ext{s}}$ (replacing $x$ with the variable in question), what can you say about the signs of the derivatives?
- All derivatives are positive.
- The signs of the derivatives are constant.
- All derivatives are zero.
- Signs alternate between positive and negative. (correct)
What happens to the linear term in the function $f(x) = x^3 + 2x$ after the second derivative?
What happens to the linear term in the function $f(x) = x^3 + 2x$ after the second derivative?
According to the Increasing/Decreasing (I/D) Test, what can be said about a function if $f'(x) < 0$ for all $x$ in an interval?
According to the Increasing/Decreasing (I/D) Test, what can be said about a function if $f'(x) < 0$ for all $x$ in an interval?
What is the derivative of f(x) = ln x?
What is the derivative of f(x) = ln x?
In which interval is the function f(x) = ln x defined?
In which interval is the function f(x) = ln x defined?
What can be concluded about the function g(x) = x^2 for x < 0?
What can be concluded about the function g(x) = x^2 for x < 0?
At what point does g(x) = x^2 have a critical point?
At what point does g(x) = x^2 have a critical point?
What does the I/D test help determine?
What does the I/D test help determine?
Flashcards
4th Derivative of 3x
4th Derivative of 3x
3x*(ln3)^4
Derivatives of e^x
Derivatives of e^x
All derivatives are e^x.
4th Derivative of x^(1/2)
4th Derivative of x^(1/2)
-15/16 *x^(-7/2)
4th Derivative of x^3 + 2x
4th Derivative of x^3 + 2x
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Increasing/Decreasing Test
Increasing/Decreasing Test
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I/D Test for Monotonicity
I/D Test for Monotonicity
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ln x is strictly increasing
ln x is strictly increasing
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x² is decreasing for x < 0
x² is decreasing for x < 0
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x² is increasing for x > 0
x² is increasing for x > 0
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Key Points
Key Points
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Study Notes
Derivatives Applications
- The presentation covers various applications of derivatives, including higher-order derivatives, increasing/decreasing tests for monotonicity, maximum and minimum values, the second derivative test, L'Hôpital's rule, exercises, and concluding remarks.
Higher Derivatives
- A differentiable function, y = f(x), has derivatives of various orders.
- The first derivative, dy/dx or y' = f'(x), shows the function's rate of change.
- The second derivative, d²y/dx² or y" = f"(x), represents the rate of change of the rate of change.
- The nth derivative, dⁿy/dxⁿ or y(n) = f⁽ⁿ⁾(x), is the nth derivative of the function.
Increasing/Decreasing (I/D) Test for Monotonicity
- A function f is increasing on an interval I if f'(x) > 0 for all x ∈ I.
- A function f is decreasing on an interval I if f'(x) < 0 for all x ∈ I.
Maximum and Minimum Values
- A local maximum occurs at point c if f(c) ≥ f(x) for all x near c.
- A local minimum occurs at point c if f(c) ≤ f(x) for all x near c.
Second Derivative Test
- If f′(c) = 0 and f″(c) > 0, then f has a local minimum at c.
- If f′(c) = 0 and f″(c) < 0, then f has a local maximum at c.
- This test only applies at critical points.
L'Hôpital's Rule
- L'Hôpital's rule is used to evaluate limits of indeterminate form 0/0 or ∞/∞.
- This rule states: If lim f(x) = 0 and lim g(x) = 0 (or both limits are ∞), then lim f(x)/g(x) = lim f'(x)/g'(x).
Exercises
- The presentation includes examples and problems related to each topic discussed.
Conclusion
- The presentation summarizes the key concepts covered regarding derivatives and their various applications.
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