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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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Differentials Consider the following functions and express the relationship between a small change in x and the corresponding change in y in the form dy = f'(x)dx.


f(x) = 3x³ - 4x

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First, identify the function given: \( f(x) = 3x^3 - 4x \). This is a polynomial function.
To find the differential \( dy \), we need to compute the derivative of \( f(x) \) with respect to \( x \). The derivative, \( f'(x) \), represents the rate of change of \( y \) with respect to \( x \).
Apply the power rule to differentiate \( f(x) \). The power rule states that if \( f(x) = ax^n \), then \( f'(x) = n \cdot ax^{n-1} \).
Differentiate each term separately: For \( 3x^3 \), the derivative is \( 9x^2 \). For \( -4x \), the derivative is \( -4 \). Therefore, \( f'(x) = 9x^2 - 4 \).
Express the relationship between the small change in \( x \) and the corresponding change in \( y \) using differentials: \( dy = f'(x)dx = (9x^2 - 4)dx \). This equation shows how a small change in \( x \) results in a change in \( y \).

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Differentials

Differentials represent the infinitesimally small changes in variables. In calculus, the differential of a function, denoted as dy, indicates how much the function's output changes in response to a small change in its input, dx. This concept is foundational for understanding how functions behave locally and is crucial for applications in optimization and approximation.
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The derivative of a function, denoted as f'(x), measures the rate at which the function's value changes as its input changes. It is defined as the limit of the average rate of change of the function over an interval as the interval approaches zero. The derivative provides essential information about the function's slope and is used to find tangents, optimize functions, and analyze motion.
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The chain rule is a fundamental theorem in calculus that allows us to differentiate composite functions. It states that if a function y = f(g(x)) is composed of two functions, the derivative can be found by multiplying the derivative of the outer function f with the derivative of the inner function g. This rule is essential for handling more complex functions and understanding how changes in one variable affect another.
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