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Understanding Basic Calculus Derivatives

This document provides an overview of key concepts in calculus, including: 1) Derivatives, the chain rule, higher order derivatives, implicit differentiation, and related rates problems. 2) Critical points and how extrema relate to critical points using Fermat's Theorem and the Extreme Value Theorem. 3) Antidifferentiation, which involves reversing derivatives to find the original functions, and the general formula for finding antiderivatives.

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Understanding Basic Calculus Derivatives

This document provides an overview of key concepts in calculus, including: 1) Derivatives, the chain rule, higher order derivatives, implicit differentiation, and related rates problems. 2) Critical points and how extrema relate to critical points using Fermat's Theorem and the Extreme Value Theorem. 3) Antidifferentiation, which involves reversing derivatives to find the original functions, and the general formula for finding antiderivatives.

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  • Higher Order Derivatives
  • Chain Rule
  • Implicit Differentiation
  • Antidifferentiation
  • Integration by Substitution
  • Separation of Variables

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DERIVATIVES  Extremum of f occurs to xo if either


maximum or the minimum occurs at xo
Chain Rule
Fermats Theorem
If f and a are functions where g is
differentiable at x and f is differentiable at Let f be a continuous on an open interval I
dy containing xo. If f has an extremum at xo,
g(x) then ( f ∘ g )=f ' (g ( x )) ⋅g ' ( x) (OR
dx then xo must be a critical point of f
derivative ng labas times derivative ng loob)
Extreme Value Theorem
ex. f(x)=(5x-1)2;
f’(x)=[2(5x-1)](5)=10(5x-1)=50x-10 Let f be a function which is continuous on a
(yung purple yung derivative ng function sa closed and bounded interval [a,b], then the
labas while yung green yung derivative ng extreme values of f always exist, and they
function sa loob) occur either at the endpoints or at the critical
points of f
Higher Order Derivatives
Implicit Differentiation
Dito, magdidifferentiate ka lang nang paulit-
ulit depende sa kung ilang beses mo siya As you all know, yung mga ginagawa natin
ididifferentiate. earlier na differentiation is explicit
differentiation. So ano naman itong
d '' d 2 y ( 2)
f ' ( x )= y ' = ''
f ( x ) = y = 2 =f ( x) implicit? Dito, ang derivative ng y (or any
dx dx variable na babanggitin sa problem) is equal
Remember: f(2)(x) is DIFFERENT from sa derivative times y’. Ganto siya
f2(x). f(2)(x) is read as “the second derivative symbolically:
of x” while f2(x) is read as “the square of the dy n
function of x” or simply “f square of x”.
( y ) =n y n−1 ⋅ y '
dx
Same goes with the third, fourth, or nth
derivative of the function. Parang ang nangyari, kapag sa explicit, you
differentiate it as it is kasi yung function
Ex. f(x)=(2x+1)5 naman ang kinukuhanan mo ng derivative,
f’(x)=5(2x+1)4(2)=10(2x+1)4 pero sa implicit, may mamumultiply pang y’
f’’(x)=40(2x+1)3(2)=80(2x+1)3 which is implying the derivative of y itself.
Usually kasi kapag may equation ka and
Optimization idk this legit im sorry
both sides have values, you use implicit
This consists of maximizing or minimizing a differentiation since itong y’ lagi yung
real function by systematically choosing hinahanap. Gets?
input values from within an allowed set and
Ex.
computing the value of the function.
dy
xy−x +3 y 2=7 ( xy−x +3 y 2 )= dy (7 )
Critical Points Where Extrema Occur dx dx
Let f be a function that is continuous on an x y ' + y−1+ 6 y y ' =0 x y ' +6 y y ' =1− y
open interval I containing x ' 1− y Isa-isa kong
y ' ( x +6 y )=1− y y =
x+ 6 y
 We say that xo is a critical point of f(x), ieexplain kada term sa equation:
if f1 (xo) = 0 or f1 (xo) is DNE
 The maximum occurs at xo if the value Sa xy, gumamit diyan ng product rule
of f(xo) is the largest among all other (uv’+u’v) para makuha yung derivative
niya. As defined kanina, differentiate mo
functional values on I
yung y which is equal to one tapos times y’,
 The minimum of f occurs at xo if either
kaya naging xy’. Di pa tapos, meron pa yung
the value of f(xo) is the smallest among sa second term ng derivative na u’v.
all other functional values on I Maiiwan yung y then multiply sa derivative
ng x which is 1, kaya y na yung second

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term. Therefore, the derivative of xy is To make it simple, antidifferentiation is


xy’+y. reversing a derivative to its original state.
Kumbaga you have this certain function, and
Sa 3y2 naman, edi kinuha mo derivative
instead of getting its derivative like we
which is 6y, tapos multiply y’, kaya naging
always do, we will treat that function as the
6yy’. Then yung mga natira, madali na lang
derivative itself, and ang gagawin is to know
yan.
the function before we arrived with that
After madifferentiate lahat, since y’ ang derivative.
hinahanap natin, isolate y’ sa left side tas
May theorem na kapag kumukuha ng
yung walang y’ sa right side ng equal sign
antiderivative ay mag-aadd ng C sa function.
ilalagay. Tas factor out y’ dun sa left side
Bakit C? It’s because we treat it as an
then divide both sides by x+6y, then charan!
arbitrary constant. Kaya C at hindi definite
Nakuha mo na yung hinahanap mong y’.
value ang nilalagay is because we never
Related Rates isa pa to grrrr know the real value of that constant bago pa
siya idifferentiate. Ang derivative naman ng
A related rate problem involves two or more lahat ng constants is 0, so hindi talaga
quantities that may vary w/ time and an necessary na may value ang C.
equation that expresses some relationship
between these equations, often the formulas Remember:
for x and y as function of t are unknown. Antidifferentiation = Integration

Ex. A 13-m ladder is leaning against a So ang general formula for getting the
vertical wall with its foot on the same antiderivative (or integral, whatever works
horizontal plane as the base of the wall if the for you) is:
lower end of the ladder is moving away
from the wall horizontally at 4 meters per ∫ f ( x )dx=F ( x ) + c
minute. How fast is the top of the ladder The expression F(x)+c is called general
descending when the lower end is 5 m from antiderivative of f while each antiderivative
the wall? of f is called a particular antiderivative of
13 m f.

Y Theorems

1. ∫ dx=x+ c
n x n+1
5m 2. ∫ x dx= +c
n+1
dx m dx dx 3. If a is any constant and f is a function,
=4 x 2+ y 2=1322 ⋅ +2 y =0
dt s dt dt then ∫ af ( x)dx=a ∫ f (x) dx
dx 4. If f and g are functions defined on the
−x
dy dt s ubstitute x=525+ y 2=169 same interval, then
=
dt y
dy −5 (9) −20 dy =−5 m/s
∫ [f ( x ) dx ± g ( x ) dx]=∫ f ( x)dx ± ∫ g(x )dx
y=12 mfind = = 1 −1
dt 12 12 dt 3 5. ∫ x n dx= ( n−1 ) x n−1 ; n ≠ 1
INTEGRATION
Integration by Substitution
Antidifferentiation
Suppose we are given an integral of the form
A function F is an antiderivative of the
function f on the interval I if F’(x)=f(x) for
∫ f ( g( x )) ⋅ g '( x )dx. We can transform this
into another form by changing the
every value of x in I. (Anuraw?)
independent variable x to u using the
substitution u=g(x). In this case,

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du Ex.
=g' ( x ) dx . Therefore,
dx 5 2

∫ f ( g( x )) ⋅ g '( x )dx=f (u) du ∫ ( x +1 ) dx¿ x2 + x+ c


−2

A simpler explanation would be that the 52 (−2 )2 25+10 4−4


complicated functions within an integral can
be denoted by u para less hassle sa pagkuha
¿
2 ( )(
+5 −
2
+ (−2 ) ¿ )(2

2)( )
35
ng antiderivative. Tapos, kukunin din yung ¿
2
derivative ng u so that maisubstitute siya sa
given na problem. Then kapag simple na ang Una muna, get the antiderivative of x+1. So
lahat, proceed sa pag-evaluate. nakuha natin yung antiderivative, now use
24
the antiderivative para maisubstitute yung
Ex. ∫ 18 x √6 x 3 +5 dxlet u=6 x 3 +5 mga values na nandun sa integral sign.
5
5
Disregard yung +c when doing this process.
u4
1 4 Then solve lang nang solve then yay may
2 4 ¿
du=18 x dx ∫ √ u du∫ u du 5 4 + c 4 u
¿ +c sagot na. The definite integral from -2 to 5
5
4 of x+1 is 35/2. Remember: upper limit
5
4 minus lower limit.
¿ (6 x 3 +5) 4 +c
5
Separable Differential Equations
1. A differential equation (DE) is an
equation that involves x, y and the
derivatives of y.
2. The order of a differential equation
pertains to the highest order of the
derivatives that appears in the DE.
3. DE is separable if it can be expressed as
f(x)dx=g(y)dy, where f and g are
functions of x and y respectively.

Definite Integrals
Yung mga integrals na ginagawa kanina pa
are not just integrals. They are called
indefinite integrals because it possesses the
arbitrary constant c. Meaning, hindi mo
alam yung value, kaya indefinite. Dito
naman sa definite integrals, laging
numerical value ang lumalabas na sagot – no
variables and such.
b

∫ f ( x )=F ( x ) ba =F ( b )−F (a)


|
a

Kaya nasa taas si b instead of a ay dahil a is


the lower limit and b is the upper limit of
the integral. Laging mas malaki si b kesa
kay a, kaya bottom si a and top si b. Now
how do you solve those kinds of problems?
Here’s an example:

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The extreme value theorem states that a continuous function on a closed, bounded interval always attains its maximum and minimum values at least once, either at the critical points within the interval or at the endpoints. This theorem is important because it guarantees the existence of extrema and guides the process of identifying these points by directing attention towards critical points and endpoints when analyzing the function .

To solve a definite integral like ∫_{-2}^{5}(x+1)dx, first find the antiderivative of the function: F(x) = x^2/2 + x + C. Evaluate F(x) at the upper limit (b = 5) and lower limit (a = -2): F(5) - F(-2). Calculate these: F(5) = (5)^2/2 + 5 = 17.5, F(-2) = (-2)^2/2 - 2 = 0. Solve F(5) - F(-2) = 17.5, ensuring all calculations abide by the rule of the fundamental theorem of calculus. Consider the function's continuity and defined limits as essential aspects .

Explicit differentiation involves directly differentiating a function where y is explicitly expressed as a function of x. In implicit differentiation, we differentiate both sides of an equation with respect to x and solve for dy/dx, as it involves functions where y cannot be easily expressed as an explicit function of x. For instance, in the equation xy − x + 3y^2 = 7, implicit differentiation is used to find that dy/dx = (1 - y) / (x + 6y) by treating y as a function of x and using the product rule where necessary .

Separable differential equations are those that can be expressed in the form f(x)dx = g(y)dy, where f and g are functions of x and y respectively. To solve them, separate the variables so that all terms involving x are on one side and all terms involving y are on the other, then integrate both sides independently. This isolates y and solutions may require specific conditions or additional information to solve completely .

Solving a related rates problem involves establishing a relationship between variables that change over time and differentiating this relationship with respect to time. For example, consider a 13-meter ladder leaning against a wall, moving away at 4 meters per minute. To find how fast the top is descending when the base is 5 meters from the wall, use the relationship x^2 + y^2 = 13^2, where x and y are the distances from the wall and the floor. Differentiate implicitly with respect to time: 2x(dx/dt) + 2y(dy/dt) = 0, substitute known values, solve for dy/dt to obtain -5/3 m/s .

Optimization involves finding the maximum or minimum values of a function by analyzing its behavior on an interval. Critical points, where the derivative f'(x) equals zero or does not exist, are potential candidates for extrema, i.e., points where the function reaches its maximum or minimum values. According to Fermat’s Theorem, a function must have an extremum at critical points. The extreme value theorem guarantees that in a closed interval, these extreme values exist at the critical points or endpoints .

Integration by substitution involves transforming an integral into a simpler form by changing variables. For example, with ∫18x^2√(6x^3 + 5)dx, let u = 6x^3 + 5, so du = 18x^2dx. This changes the integral to ∫√u du, which simplifies to (2/3)(u^(3/2)) + C. Substituting back, the antiderivative becomes (2/3)(6x^3 + 5)^(3/2) + C, simplifying the integration process .

Indefinite integrals, denoted as ∫f(x)dx = F(x) + C, include an arbitrary constant and represent a family of functions. Definite integrals are evaluated over a specific interval [a, b] and yield a numerical value reflecting the net area under the curve. For example, solving ∫_{-2}^{5}(x+1)dx involves finding the antiderivative, then applying the limits: [(5^2/2 + 5) - (-(2)^2/2 - 2)] = 35/2 .

The chain rule is applied by differentiating the outer function and multiplying it by the derivative of the inner function. For example, if f(x) = (5x-1)^2, the derivative f'(x) is found by first differentiating the outer function as 2(5x-1) and then multiplying it by the derivative of the inner function, 5, resulting in f'(x) = 10(5x-1) = 50x - 10 .

The arbitrary constant C in antiderivatives accounts for the fact that the derivative of a constant is zero, meaning there are infinitely many antiderivatives, each differing by a constant. Since integration is the reverse of differentiation, including C reflects this infinite nature, and is necessary because without it, the solution to the integral would inaccurately imply a single antiderivative .

Basic Calculus
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DERIVATIVES
Chain Rule
If f and a are functions where g is 
di
Basic Calculus
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term. Therefore, the derivative of xy is 
xy’+y.
Sa 3y2 naman,
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du
dx =g
' (x )dx. Therefore,
∫f (g(x))⋅g'(x)dx=f (u)du
A simp

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