3.3 Techniques of Differentation Rita Korsunsky
f & g denote differentiable functions f & g denote differentiable functions. c,m, and b are real numbers, and n is a rational number.
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Power Rule: proof If n is a positive integer, then we can expand by using the binomial theorem, obtaining n-2 n-1
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proof proof
Product Rule proof
Quotient Rule proof
Reciprocal rule proof To prove, use quotient rule with f(x)=1
Power Rule: proof By Reciprocal rule:
Example #1
Example #2 SOLUTION Simplify y: Find the slope:
Example #3
Example #4 (b) Tangent is horizontal : slope = 0, or numerator = 0 Tangent is vertical if the slope DNE, or denominator =0
Example #5