31 – Power, Product, Quotient Rule No Calculator Derivative Investigations 31 – Power, Product, Quotient Rule No Calculator
The derivative of f(x) with respect to x is the function f ‘ (x) [read “f prime of x”]: Symbols for the derivative with respect to x Differentiation – the process of computing derivatives
Methods of Differentiation The computing of results in ‘patterns’ of answers. Knowing these patterns (which will require memorization) can shorten the work necessary compute: Below are four functions and the answer to Discuss and see if you can find the pattern.
Based upon the pattern you saw, given the two functions below, find f ‘ (x). Our first ‘method of differentiation’: The Polynomial Rule of Differentiation
Given f(x), find f ‘ (x). Rewrite g(x) as a polynomial. Then find g ‘ (x).
The Product Rule of Differentiation OR where F represents a function (first factor) S represents a function (second factor)
Product Rule Examples Try one…..
Given y below, find You need NOT simplify your answer.
The Quotient Rule of Differentiation OR
Quotient Rule Examples
Given y below, find You need NOT simplify your answer.
The derivative of a derivative is referred to as the ‘second derivative’.