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Differentiation

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Mathematics & Statistics

Flashcards for Differentiation — Maharashtra Board Class 12 Mathematics & Statistics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Composite Functions

What is the Chain Rule formula for differentiating composite functions?

Answer

If y = f(u) and u = g(x), then: dy/dx = (dy/du) × (du/dx) This is used when we have a function inside another function. Example: For y = (3x² + 5)⁴ Let u = 3x² + 5, so y = u⁴ dy/du = 4u³, du/dx = 6x

Card 2Composite Functions

Find dy/dx for y = (4x³ + 3x² - 2x)⁶

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Identify the composite function Let u = 4x³ + 3x² - 2x, so y = u⁶ Step 2: Find derivatives dy/du = 6u⁵ du/dx = 12x² + 6x - 2 Step 3: Apply chain rule dy/dx = (dy/du) ×

Card 3Inverse Functions

What is the formula for derivative of inverse functions?

Answer

If y = f(x) has an inverse function x = f⁻¹(y), then: dx/dy = 1/(dy/dx), provided dy/dx ≠ 0 This means the derivative of the inverse function is the reciprocal of the derivative of the original funct

Card 4Inverse Functions

Find the rate of change of demand (x) with respect to price (y) if y = 20 + 15x + x²

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Find dy/dx dy/dx = 15 + 2x Step 2: Apply inverse function rule dx/dy = 1/(dy/dx) dx/dy = 1/(15 + 2x) Step 3: Interpret Rate of change of demand with respect to price =

Card 5Logarithmic Functions

What is logarithmic differentiation and when is it used?

Answer

Logarithmic differentiation is used for functions involving: 1. Products of multiple functions 2. Quotients of complex functions 3. Functions with variable exponents [f(x)]^g(x) Method: 1. Take natur

Card 6Logarithmic Functions

Find dy/dx for y = (3 + x)^x using logarithmic differentiation

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Take natural logarithm ln y = ln[(3 + x)^x] = x ln(3 + x) Step 2: Differentiate both sides (1/y) × (dy/dx) = x × 1/(3 + x) + ln(3 + x) × 1 (1/y) × (dy/dx) = x/(3 + x) +

Card 7Logarithmic Functions

Find dy/dx for y = [(2x + 3)⁵]/[(3x - 1)³√(5x - 2)]

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Rewrite using negative exponents y = (2x + 3)⁵(3x - 1)⁻³(5x - 2)⁻¹/² Step 2: Take natural logarithm ln y = 5ln(2x + 3) - 3ln(3x - 1) - (1/2)ln(5x - 2) Step 3: Differen

Card 8Implicit Functions

What is an implicit function and how do we differentiate it?

Answer

Implicit Function: A relation where y cannot be easily expressed as y = f(x) Examples: x² + y² = 25, xy = log(xy) Differentiation Process: 1. Differentiate both sides with respect to x 2. Use chain r

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