F(t) = square root of 3t+2 / 4t-3

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To find the derivative of f(t) = √(3t + 2) / (4t - 3), it's essential to clarify whether the expression is interpreted as √(3t + 2) / (4t - 3) or √((3t + 2) / (4t - 3)). The discussion suggests using the Quotient Rule for differentiation, which involves applying the formula for the derivative of a quotient. Additionally, participants mention alternatives like the Product Rule and implicit differentiation, as well as logarithmic differentiation for a potentially simpler approach. Ultimately, the focus is on determining the correct method to differentiate the given function accurately.
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Need to find the derivative of:

f(t) = square root of 3t+2 / 4t-3

please help.
 
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What have you tried?
 
is this sqrt{3t+2 / 4t-3} or sqrt{3t+2} / 4t-3
 
Well, decide whether
is this sqrt{3t+2 / 4t-3} or sqrt{3t+2} / 4t-3
And the Quotient Rule will help you solve this problem~!:smile:!
\frac{d}{{dt}}\left[ {\frac{{f\left( t \right)}}{{g\left( t \right)}}} \right] = \frac{{f'\left( t \right)g\left( t \right) - f\left( t \right)g'\left( t \right)}}{{\left[ {g\left( t \right)} \right]^2 }}
 
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Or the product rule... :)

\sqrt{3t+2}*(4t-3)^{-1}
 
or do implicit differentiation:
let y = sqrt(3t + 2)/(4t-3)
and then (4t-3)y = sqrt(3t+2)
 
Well, touche then. I'll think of something more clever later...
 
while you are thinking of something else...here's another idea:
logarithmic differentiation
lny = (1/2)ln(3t+2) - ln(4t-1)
 
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