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Functions and algebra
Topic 2
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Mathematics NQF Level 4
The instantaneous rate of
change of a variable
Module 6
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Differentiation from first principles
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Unit 6.1
Rules for differentiating functions
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Unit 6.2
Rules for differentiating functions
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Unit 6.2
Learning activity 6.3
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dy
Determine if:
dx
1. y = 4 x 3 + 2 x − 6
dy d 3 d d [Sum/difference
= 4 x +2 x− 6
dx dx dx dx rule]
= 4.3 x 2 + 2.1 − 0
= 12 x 2 + 2
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Learning activity 6.3
dy
Determine if:
dx
2. y = a + e + π + cos 14° + 2 x
dy d d d d d
= a + e + π + cos14° + 2 x
dx dx dx dx dx dx
= 0+0+0+0+2
=2
[Sum/difference
rule]
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Learning activity 6.3
dy
Determine if:
dx
1
5. y= 2e + 3ln x − 5 + 2
x
x
dy d x d d d −2
= 2 e + 3 ln x − 5 + x
dx dx dx dx dx
1 [Sum/difference
= 2e + 3 ⋅ − 0 + −2 x −3
x
x rule]
3 2
= 2e + − 3
x
x x
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Learning activity 6.3
dy
Determine if:
dx
[Sum/difference
sin x + 2 cos x − 5 tan x
6. y = rule]
dy d d d
= sin x + 2 cos x − 5 tan x
dx dx dx dx
2
= cos x + 2(− sin x) − 5(sec x)
2
=cos x − 2sin x − 5sec x
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Learning activity 6.3
Learning activity 6.4
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Differentiate with respect to x
2
5) y
= 13 x − 5 x + 8
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Learning activity 6.4
Learning activity 6.5
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Differentiate with respect to x by using
the product rule:
=
9. y 3ln 4 x ⋅ sin 2 x
Let u 3ln 4 x
= and v sin 2 x
du dv du
= u +v
dx dx dx
d d
3ln 4 x sin 2 x + sin 2 x 3ln 4 x
dx dx
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Learning activity 6.5
Differentiate with respect to x by using
the product rule:
9.
= y 3ln 4 x ⋅ sin 2 x Continued
4 [Chain rule]
= 3ln 4 x ⋅ cos 2 x ⋅ 2 + sin 2 x ⋅ 3 ⋅
4x
3
= 6 ln 4 x ⋅ cos 2 x + sin 2 x
x
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Learning activity 6.5
Learning activity 6.6
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Differentiate with respect to x by using the
quotient rule:
x
4) y = 2
2 Let
= u x and
= v 2x − 4
2x − 4
du dv
v −u
dy
= dx 2 dx [Quotient rule]
dx v
1
2 d d 2
2x − 4 x − x (2 x − 4) 2
= dx dx
2
2x − 4
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Learning activity 6.6
Differentiate with respect to x by using the
quotient rule:
x
4) y = Continued
2
2x − 4
1
2 1 2
−
2 x − 4 − x ⋅ (2 x − 4) ⋅ 4 x2
2 [Chain rule]
=
2x2 − 4
2
2 2x 1
= 2x − 4 −
1 2
2x − 4
2 2
(2 x − 4)
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Learning activity 6.6
Differentiate with respect to x by using the
quotient rule:
x
4) y = Continued
2x2 − 4
2
1 2x
1
− 3
(2 x 2 − 4) 2
(2 x 2 − 4) 2
2 2
(2 x − 4) − 2 x
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(2 x 2 − 4) 2
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Learning activity 6.6
Learning activity 6.8
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1. An object is projected vertically upwards
(against gravity).Its displacement (s) in metres
during a period of time (t) in seconds is given
by s = 32t− 5t2.Calculate the:
1.1) Displacement after 2s
2
s 32t − 5t
=
∴ f ( t ) =32t − 5t 2
(2) 32(2) − 5(2) 2
f=
= 64 − 20
= 44m
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Learning activity 6.8
1.
1.2) Velocity after 2 s
f ( t=) 32t − 5t 2
= f '(t=
v ) 32 − 10t
∴ f '(2) =
32 − 10(2)
= 12 m/s
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Learning activity 6.8
1.
1.3) Time taken to reach a maximum height
For max. height: f '(t ) = 0
∴ 32 − 10t =
0
∴ t =3, 2s
1.4) Maximum height
f ( t=) 32t − 5t 2
2
f (3,
= 2) 32(3, 2) − 5(3, 2)
= 51, 2 m
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Learning activity 6.8
1.
1.5) Displacement after 4 s
f ( t=) 32t − 5t 2
(4) 32(4) − 5(4) 2
f=
= 48 m
1.6) Distance after 4 s
s =51, 2 + (51, 2 − 48)
= 51, 2 + 3, 2
= 54, 4 m
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Learning activity 6.8
2. Air is let out of a large, round balloon at a
rate of 0,4 m3/s.At what rate will the radius
decrease if the radius is 3 m?
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Learning activity 6.8
Summative assessment
Module 6
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1. Find the derivatives of the following functions
from first principles.
1.1) f ( x
= ) 3x + 2
2
2
f ( x + h) = 3( x + h) + 2
2 2
= 3( x + 2 xh + h ) + 2
2 2
= 3 x + 6 xh + 3h + 2
f ( x + h) − f ( x )
f '( x) = lim
h →0 h
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Summative assessment – Module 6
1. Find the derivatives of the following functions
from first principles.
1.1) f ( x
= ) 3x + 2
2
Continued
2 2 2
3 x + 6 xh + 3h + 2 − (3 x + 2)
= lim
h →0 h
6 xh + 3h 2
= lim
h →0 h
h(6 x + 3h)
= lim
h →0 h
= 6x
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1. Find the derivatives of the following functions
from first principles.
1.2) f ( x ) = 2 x
3
3
f ( x + h) = 2( x + h)
= 2( x + h)( x 2 + 2hx + h 2 )
3 2 2 3
=2 x + 6hx + 6h x + 2h
f ( x + h) − f ( x )
f '( x) = lim
h →0 h
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1. Find the derivatives of the following functions
from first principles.
1.2) f ( x ) = 2 x
3
2 x 2 + 6 x 2 h + 6h 2 x + 2h 3 − 2 x 3
= lim
h →0 h
2 2
h(6 x + 6hx + 2h )
= lim
h →0 h
2
= 6x
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2. Use the chain rule to differentiate y = 3cos2x
with respect to x
Let u = 2 x ⇒ y = 3cos u
du
=2
and dy
= −3sin u
dx du
dy dy du
= ⋅ =
−3sin u ⋅ 2
dx du dx
= −6sin 2x
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3. Differentiate with respect to x
4x
3.1) 3e
d4x
= 3e ⋅ 4 x [Chain rule]
dx
4x
= 3e ⋅ 4 [Exponential rule]
4x
= 12e
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3. Differentiate with respect to x
3.2) y = 2 ln 3 x
dy d [Chain rule]
= 2 ln 3 x
dx dx
1 d
= 2⋅ 3x [Log rule]
3 x dx
2
= ⋅3
3x
2
=
x
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dy
4. Determine if:
dx
( 4x + 4)
2 7
=
4.1) y
dy 6 d
2
7(4 x + 4)
= 2
(4 x + 4) [Chain rule]
dx dx
= 7(4 x 2 + 4)6 (8 x)
56 x(4 x 2 + 4)6
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dy
4. Determine if:
dx
4.2) y = 4 tan 3 x
2d
= 4sec 3 x 3 x [Chain rule]
dx
2
4sec 3 x ⋅ 3
2
= 12sec 3x
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dy 1 1
5. Determine if y= x + 4 − + 4 x .
dx x x
1 1
y= x + 4 − + 4 x .
x x
1
dy d 1
= (1 + 4 x − + 4 x 2 ) [Sum/difference rule]
dx dx x
1
−2 1 −
= 0 + 4(1) − (− x ) + 4 ⋅ x 2
2
1 2
=4 + 2 +
x x
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dy
6. Determine if:
dx
6.1)
= y x 2 x3 + 1
1
3
=y x(2 x + 1) 2
1 1
dy d d [Product
= (2 x + 1) ⋅ x + x (2 x 3 + 1)
3 2 2
dx dx dx rule]
3
1
1 3
−
1
d 3
= (2 x + 1) ⋅1 + x (2 x + 1)
2 2
(2 x + 1)
2 dx
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dy
6. Determine if:
dx
=
6.1) y x 2 x3 + 1 Continued
3
6 x 2
= (2 x + 1) + x
2 (2 x3 + 1)
6 x3
= 2 x3 + 1 +
2 2x2 + 1
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dy
6. Determine if:
dx
=
6.2) y 2e ⋅ cos 2x
−x
dy d d − x [Product
2e −x
cos 2 x + cos 2 x 2e
dx dx dx rule]
= 2e (− sin 2 x)2 + cos 2 x ⋅ 2e (−1)
−x −x
−4e
= −x
sin 2 x − 2e − x cos 2 x
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dy
6. Determine if: NOTE: When you
dx are familiar with
the technique,
2x some of the steps
6.3) y = can left out for
1− x
simplicity
Let u
= 2 x and v
= 1− x
du dv
v −u
dy [Quotient rule]
= dx 2 dx
dx v
1
d d
1 − x 2 x − 2 x (1 − x) 2
dy dx dx
=
dx 1− x
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dy
6. Determine if:
dx
2x
6.3) y = Continued
1− x
1
1 −
2 1 − x − 2 x ⋅ (1 − x) 2 (−1)
= 2
1− x
x 1
= 2 1− x + × 1− x
1− x
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dy
6. Determine if:
dx
2x
6.3) y = Continued
1− x
2 − 2x + x
= 3
(1 − x) 2
2− x
= 3
(1 − x) 2
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dy
6. Determine if:
dx
x
6.4) y = 3x
e
d
3x d 3x
e x−x e [Quotient rule]
= dx dx
6x
e
3x 3x
e − x ⋅e ⋅3
= 6x
e
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dy
6. Determine if:
dx
x
6.4) y = 3x Continued
e
e3 x ⋅ (1 − 3 x)
=
e6 x
1 − 3x
= 3x
e
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7. Calculate the equation of the tangent
to y= 3 + 1 at x = 2
x
3
f ( x)= +1
x
3 ∴ Tangent at
At x = 2 : f (2)= + 1 = 2,5
2 (2; 2,5)
Find the gradient of the tangent:
′
m = f ( x) = −3 x −2
3
∴m = −
4
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7. Calculate the equation of the tangent
to y= 3 + 1 at x = 2
x
Find equation of tangent:
y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) [Gradient-point formula]
−3
y − 2,5= ( x − 2)
4
5 −3 3
y− = x+
2 4 2
−3
=y x+4
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8. Sand falls onto a conical pile at a rate of 3
m3/min. and the radius of the conical
base is always equal to one half of its altitude.
How fast is the altitude of the
pile increasing when it is 4,5 m high?
1
r= h [Given]
2
dV [Given]
= 3m3 / min
dt
Figure 6.15
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8. Continued
1
= π ⋅ r 2h
V [Volume of cone]
3
2
1 1
=π ⋅ h ⋅ h
3 2
1
∴V = π h3
12
dV 1 2
∴ = πh
dh 4 Figure 6.15
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8. Continued
dV dV dh
= ⋅ [Chain rule]
dt dh dt
1 2 dh
∴3 = π h .
4 dt
dh 4
∴= ⋅ 3 [h = 4,5m]
dt π (4,5) 2
dh
∴ 0,189 m/min
=
dt Figure 6.15
∴ The altitude of the pile is increasing by 0,189m/min
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3 2
9. Given y =x − 2 x − 3 x
9.1) Determine the intercepts with the axes.
x-intercept ⇒ y =
0 y -intercept ⇒ x =0
∴ x3 − 2 x 2 − 3x =
0 ∴y =0
∴ x( x 2 − 2 x − 3) =
0
∴ x( x − 3)( x + 1) =
0
∴ x =0 or x =3 or x =−1
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3 2
9. Given y =x − 2 x − 3 x
9.2) Find the turning point(s) and indicate the
minimum and maximum.
3 2
f ( x) =x − 2 x − 3 x
f ′( x) = 3 x 2 − 4 x − 3
f ''( x=
) 6x − 4
Turning point: f ′( x) = 0
3x 2 − 4 x − 3 =0
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3 2
9. Given y =x − 2 x − 3 x
9.2) Find the turning point(s) and indicate the
minimum and maximum. (Continued)
4 ± 16 − 4(3)(−3)
x=
6
4 ± 7, 211
=
6
∴ x =1,869 or x =−0,535
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3 2
9. Given y =x − 2 x − 3 x
9.2) Find the turning point(s) and indicate the
minimum and maximum. (Continued)
Substitute the x-values to find corresponding y -values:
f (1,869) =(1,869)3 − 2(1,869) 2 − 3(1,869)
= 6,529 − 6,986 − 5, 607
= −6, 064
(1,869; − 6, 064)
f ''(1,869)
= 6(1,869) − 4 > 0 ∴ minimum point
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3 2
9. Given y =x − 2 x − 3 x
9.2) Find the turning point(s) and indicate the
minimum and maximum. (Continued)
f (−0,535) =(−0,535)3 − 2(−0,535) 2 − 3(−0,535)
=
−0,153 − 0,572 + 1, 605
= 0,88
(−0,535; 0,88)
f ''(−0,535) =
6(−0,535) − 4 < 0 ∴ maximum point
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3 2
9. Given y =x − 2 x − 3 x
9.3) Calculate the point(s) of inflection.
Points of inflection: f ′′( x) = 0
6x − 4 =0
x = 0, 667
Substitute the x-value to find corresponding y -value:
f (0, 667) =(0, 667)3 − 2(0, 667) 2 − 3(0, 667)
= 0, 297 − 0,890 − 2, 001
= −2,594 (0, 667; − 2,594)
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3 2
9. Given y =x − 2 x − 3 x
9.4) Sketch the graph.
Figure 6.16
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