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Find the derivative of f(x) = -3x2/x3 using first principles, and also use differentiation rules for y = 4e2x + 1/2 ln x - 3/√x + sin 30°.
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To determine the derivative of using first principles, we first simplify .
Simplify .
Apply the first principles formula .
Combine the fractions in the numerator.
Simplify by canceling .
Evaluate the limit as .
The derivative of by first principles is .
3.2
Use differentiation rules to determine the derivatives of each of the following:3.2.1
Given .Rewrite terms with exponents for differentiation.
Differentiate each term.
Remember is a constant.
Express with positive exponents and in surd form.
The derivative is .
3.2.2
Given .Simplify the expression.
Differentiate the simplified expression.
The derivative is .
3.2.3
Given .Use the product rule
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Let and .
Then and .Apply the product rule.
The derivative is .
3.2.4
Given .Rewrite the expression with a negative exponent.
Use the chain rule
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Let , so .
Then , so .Apply the chain rule.
Substitute back and express with a positive exponent.
The derivative is .
3.2.5
Given .Use the chain rule.
Let , so .
Then , so .Apply the chain rule.
Simplify using trigonometric identities.
The derivative is .
3.2.6
Given .Rewrite terms with exponents for differentiation.
Differentiate each term.
Remember is a constant.
Express with positive exponents and in surd
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