Derivatives: Logarithmic Function help

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The problem involves finding the equation of the tangent line to the curve defined by the function \( y = (2 x^2+5 )\ln (4 x^2-3 )+7 \) at the point where \( x = 1 \). The original poster provides their calculations for both the function value and its derivative at that point.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to calculate the function value and its derivative at \( x = 1 \) to find the tangent line equation. Some participants question the correctness of the derivative calculation, suggesting a potential error in the original poster's result.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants verifying calculations related to the derivative. While the original poster initially believes their derivative calculation is correct, others indicate they have arrived at a different value, prompting further examination of the arithmetic involved.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, focusing on verifying calculations without providing direct solutions. There is a noted correction in the derivative value, which may influence the tangent line equation being sought.

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Homework Statement


Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve
[tex]$\displaystyle \Large y = (2 x^2+5 )\ln (4 x^2-3 )+7$[/tex]
when x = 1.


Homework Equations


[tex]$\displaystyle \Large y = f'(x_0)(x-x_0)+f(x_0).$[/tex]


The Attempt at a Solution


the fact that the tangent line to the curve y = f(x) when x = a is given by
[tex]$\displaystyle \Large y = f'(x_0)(x-x_0)+f(x_0).$[/tex] and a=1

f(1) = 7
f'(1) = 48
tangent line => y=48x-41
right?

this is how i did it:
f(1) = 7 (just plug in the number in f(x)
for f'(1),
i did:
[tex]$\displaystyle \Large dy/dx = 4x\ln (4 x^2-3 )+(1/(4 x^2-3 ) )* 8x * (2 x^2+5 )$[/tex]
and pluged in 1 and got 48.

then found the tangent line by doing y=mx+b ==> y=48x+b ==> 7=48*1+b ==> b= -41
y=48x-41

is everything correct so far?
 
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Everything looks fine, but I didn't check all of your arithmetic. Your value for f(1) is correct and your derivative is correct, but I didn't confirm it for f'(1).
 
I get another number for f'(1), not 48.
 
Bohrok said:
I get another number for f'(1), not 48.

omg.. what a stupid mistake... bhahaha, its 56 actually..
kk i got it lol.
thanks!
 

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