Find the derivative of the function(Quotient rule)

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The discussion focuses on finding the derivative of the function y = (3-2x^3+x^6)/x^9 using the quotient rule. Participants identify errors in calculations, particularly in the application of the quotient rule and the simplification of terms. Corrections are made regarding the powers of x, specifically noting that x^3 multiplied by x^8 results in x^11, not x^24. The conversation also covers transforming the derivative into a simplified form, ultimately leading to the correct answer as a sum of terms with negative exponents. The thread emphasizes the importance of careful calculation and understanding of derivative rules.
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Homework Statement


Find the derivative of the function

<br /> y = (3-2x^3+x^6 )/x^9<br />

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The Attempt at a Solution


I have tried to use the quotient rule

and got to
<br /> -6x^11 + 6x^14 - 27x^8 + 18x ^24 - 9x ^14 / (x^9)^2 <br />
Which doesn't look close to the answer
<br /> -27/x^10 + 12/x^7 - 3 / x^4<br />
 
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Can you type in the steps to see what you have done so far? And you can as well use the product rule, it's the same.
I assume you have calculated ##(-9)(-2x^3)x^{8} = 18x^{24}## which is wrong. It has to be ##18x^{11}##.
 
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fresh_42 said:
Can you type in the steps to see what you have done so far? And you can as well use the product rule, it's the same.
1st Part

(-6x^2+6x^5)(x^9) - ( 3-2x^3 + x^6) (9x^8)

2nd Part

-6x^11 + 6x^14 - (27x^8 - 18x^24 + 9x^14)

3rd Part

-6x^11+6x^14 - 27x^8 + 18x^24-9x^14

lol its hard to type math with itex
finished posting.
 
GustX said:
1st Part

(-6x^2+6x^5)(x^9) - ( 3-2x^3 + x^6) (9x^8)

2nd Part

-6x^11 + 6x^14 - (27x^8 - 18x^24 + 9x^14)

3rd Part

-6x^11+6x^14 - 27x^8 + 18x^24-9x^14

lol its hard to type math with itex
finished posting.
See my editorial above: ##x^3 \cdot x^8 = x^{11}## not ##x^{24}##.
 
fresh_42 said:
See my editorial above: ##x^3 \cdot x^8 = x^{11}## not ##x^{24}##.
Ah I see, I changed it up and it seems closer to the answer, but how do you transform from

(-27x^8+12x^11 - 3x^14)/ ((x^9)^2)

to( what do we do to the denominator)

-27/x^10 + 12/ x^7 - 3/ x^4

which is the answer
 
##(x^9)^2 = x^{18}## and ##\frac{1}{x^{18}}=x^{-18}##. So for example the first term is ## -27x^8 \cdot x^{-18}= -27x^{-10}=\frac{-27}{x^{10}}##.
 
fresh_42 said:
##(x^9)^2 = x^{18}## and ##\frac{1}{x^{18}}=x^{-18}##. So for example the first term is ## -27x^8 \cdot x^{-18}= -27x^{-10}=\frac{-27}{x^{10}}##.
lol I never woulda thought it that far
 

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