Differentiation
Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Mathematics & Statistics
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Derivative of Composite Functions (Chain Rule)
- Chain rule is used when we have a function within another function (composite functions)
- If y = f(u) and u = g(x), then dy/dx = (dy/du) × (du/dx)
- Identify the outer function and inner function correctly
Derivative of Inverse Functions
- Used to find rate of change of demand with respect to price
- If y = f(x) and x = f⁻¹(y), then dx/dy = 1/(dy/dx)
- The original function must be one-one and onto
Logarithmic Differentiation
- Used for functions with variable bases and exponents
- Also used for products and quotients of multiple functions
- Take natural log of both sides first
Implicit Differentiation
- Used when y cannot be expressed explicitly as a function of x
- Differentiate both sides with respect to x
- Use chain rule for terms involving y
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