Discovering the Derivate Definition for f(x) = x/(2x-1)

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The discussion revolves around finding the derivative of the function f(x) = x/(2x-1) using the definition of the derivative. Participants are exploring the mathematical reasoning involved in this process.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the limit definition of the derivative, presenting their calculations step by step. Some participants confirm the correctness of the approach, while others suggest improvements in communication and formatting.

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One participant notes a typo, which suggests that attention to detail is being emphasized in the discussion. There is also a mention of using LATEX formatting for clarity in mathematical expressions.

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Thanks for your help...

How about this one?

Using the definition of derivate find f ` (x)

f(x) = x/(2x-1)

f ` (x) = lim h->0 [(f(x+h)) – (f(x))]/h

lim h->0 ([((x+h) / (2x+2h-1))-(x/(2x-1))]/h) . [((2x+2h-1)(2x-1)) / ((2x+2h-1)(2x-1))]

lim h->0 [(2x^2)-x+(2xh)-h-(2x^2)-(2hx)+x]/(h(2x+2h-1)(2x-1))

lim h->0 -h/(h(2x+2h-1)(2x-1)) = -1/(2x-1)^2
 
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If f(x)=x/(2x-1), then it is correct.
 
typo

yes...thanks
 
just a suggestion, ladyrae:
if you have more questions on this, don't open any new thread, continue to use this instead.
In addition, try to learn LATEX formatting, it's not very difficult..
 

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