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Differentiate y=sin(x)/5x^3 with respect to x

In order to complete this question we need to use the quotient rule (i.e. if an equation is of the form h(x)=f(x)/g(x) then h'(x)=(g(x)f'(x)-g'(x)f(x))/g(x)^2).In our example f'(x)=cos(x),g'(x)=15...

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Answered by Kirill Z. Maths tutor
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Find the stationary points of the function y = (1/3)x^3 + (1/2)x^2 - 6x + 15

A stationary point is a point on the function where the gradient is zero. The phrase 'stationary point' coming up in a question always indicates that differentiation may be useful to solve it. In this cas...

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Answered by Matthew H. Maths tutor
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What is Differentiation?

We use differentiation to generally find the rate of change for a function. This could also be interpreted as finding the gradient of a curve. e.g. y = x ^ 2.

If you consider the curve, it has a di...

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Answered by Jigar P. Maths tutor
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Differentiate the function y = cos(sin(2x))?

To differentiate this function you will need the chain rule - differentiating what's inside the brackets and multiplying it by differentiating what's outside the brackets. In this case sin(2x) goes to 2co...

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Answered by Greg M. Maths tutor
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Can you explain the product rule when differentiating?

When differentiating the product of two functions, we need to use the product rule. The theory of it is: (fg(x))'=f'(x)g(x) + f(x)g'(x). This explanation is-differentiate the first function and leave the ...

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Answered by Darren C. Maths tutor
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