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Differentiation Math Notes

Differentiation is the process of determining the rate of change of a function with respect to a variable, represented as dy/dx or f'(x). The document outlines basic rules of differentiation, including the Constant, Power, Constant Multiple, and Sum Rules, along with worked examples demonstrating these rules. Additionally, it provides practice questions for further application of differentiation concepts.

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Differentiation Math Notes

Differentiation is the process of determining the rate of change of a function with respect to a variable, represented as dy/dx or f'(x). The document outlines basic rules of differentiation, including the Constant, Power, Constant Multiple, and Sum Rules, along with worked examples demonstrating these rules. Additionally, it provides practice questions for further application of differentiation concepts.

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DIFFERENTIATION (INTRODUCTION)

1. Definition:

Differentiation is the process of finding the rate of change of a function with respect to a variable. If
y = f(x), then the derivative is written as dy/dx or f'(x).

2. Basic Rules of Differentiation:

• Constant Rule: If y = c, then dy/dx = 0


• Power Rule: If y = x^n, then dy/dx = n x^(n-1)
• Constant Multiple Rule: If y = c f(x), then dy/dx = c f'(x)
• Sum Rule: d/dx (f(x) + g(x)) = f'(x) + g'(x)

3. Worked Examples:

• Example 1: Differentiate y = 5x^3


Solution: dy/dx = 15x^2
• Example 2: Differentiate y = 4x^2 + 3x - 7
Solution: dy/dx = 8x + 3
• Example 3: Differentiate y = 7
Solution: dy/dx = 0

4. Practice Questions:

• 1. Differentiate y = 6x^4
• 2. Differentiate y = 3x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x
• 3. Differentiate y = 9x - 4
• 4. Differentiate y = 2x^5 - 3x^2 + 6

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