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FOREVERLOVE

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Hey guys! Could someone please help me with this question? :)
Differentiate with respect to x:

please :)
 

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Use quotient rule directly, or note that:



And then use product rule.
 

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yes! I know the quotient rule but I still dont know how to finish off the question :-(
 

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Use quotient rule directly, or note that:



And then use product rule.
Alternatively, you could use a bit of manipulation, which will totally avoid the need of a quotient (or product rule for that matter).



Now you can proceed to differentiate as usual.
 

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Alternatively, you could use a bit of manipulation, which will totally avoid the need of a quotient (or product rule for that matter).Now you can proceed to differentiate as usual.
Wow, that's pretty sneaky. :speechless:
 

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Alternatively, you could use a bit of manipulation, which will totally avoid the need of a quotient (or product rule for that matter).



Now you can proceed to differentiate as usual.
/claps

smart.
 

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I have another question!
Q: At x=2 there is a turning point on y= x^3 - cx^2 +12x -5. Find C.

Anyone help me pleaseeeeee?
 

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1. Differentiate the function and let it be equal to 0.

2. Substitute x=2.

3. Solve for C.
 

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