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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 46

Derivatives of products and quotients Find the derivative of the following functions by first expanding or simplifying the expression. Simplify your answers. 
f(x) = (√x+1)(√x-1)

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Step 1: Recognize that the function \( f(x) = (\sqrt{x} + 1)(\sqrt{x} - 1) \) is a product of two binomials. This expression can be expanded using the difference of squares formula, \((a+b)(a-b) = a^2 - b^2\).
Step 2: Apply the difference of squares formula to expand the expression: \((\sqrt{x} + 1)(\sqrt{x} - 1) = (\sqrt{x})^2 - 1^2\).
Step 3: Simplify the expanded expression: \((\sqrt{x})^2 = x\) and \(1^2 = 1\), so the expression becomes \(x - 1\).
Step 4: Now that the function is simplified to \(f(x) = x - 1\), find the derivative using basic differentiation rules. The derivative of \(x\) with respect to \(x\) is 1, and the derivative of a constant \(-1\) is 0.
Step 5: Combine the derivatives to find \(f'(x)\). Since the derivative of \(x - 1\) is \(1 - 0\), the derivative \(f'(x)\) is simply 1.

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Product Rule

The Product Rule is a fundamental principle in calculus used to find the derivative of the product of two functions. It states that if you have two functions, u(x) and v(x), the derivative of their product is given by f'(x) = u'v + uv'. This rule is essential when dealing with functions that are multiplied together, as it allows for the differentiation of each component function while maintaining their relationship.
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Quotient Rule

The Quotient Rule is another important rule in calculus for finding the derivative of a quotient of two functions. If you have a function defined as f(x) = u(x)/v(x), the derivative is given by f'(x) = (u'v - uv')/v^2. This rule is crucial when differentiating functions that are expressed as a ratio, ensuring that both the numerator and denominator are appropriately accounted for in the differentiation process.
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Simplification of Expressions

Simplification of expressions involves rewriting a mathematical expression in a more manageable or understandable form. In the context of derivatives, simplifying an expression before differentiation can make the process easier and the results clearer. For example, expanding products or combining like terms can help eliminate complex fractions or roots, making it simpler to apply differentiation rules effectively.
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