Is This Derivation of the Function Correct?

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The discussion centers on the differentiation of the function f(x) = (x(20-x))/36 and its application in the composite function g(x) = e^x(20-x)/36. The correct derivative of f(x) is f'(x) = (20-2x)/36, which simplifies to f'(x) = (10-2x)/18. However, a critical error is identified in the application of the chain rule for g(x), where the user incorrectly substitutes f'(x) and f(x). The accurate expression for g'(x) must replace the erroneous terms to ensure correctness.

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ok just want a check of my work before i send it :)

differntiate the function;
f(x)=[tex]\frac{x(20-x)}{36}[/tex]

so,
f'(x)=[tex]\frac{(20x-x^2)}{36}[/tex]

f'(x)=[tex]\frac{(20-2x)}{36}[/tex]

f'(x)=[tex]\frac{(10-2x)}{18}[/tex]

Then...use the composite rule and your answer above to differntiate the function
g(x)=ex(20-x)/36

g'(x)=f'(x)*ef(x)

so,
g'(x)=[tex]\frac{10-2x)}{18}[/tex]*g(x)=ex(20-x)/36

is this correct?

is this correct
 
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ghostbuster25 said:
ok just want a check of my work before i send it :)

differntiate the function;
f(x)=[tex]\frac{x(20-x)}{36}[/tex]

so,
f'(x)=[tex]\frac{(20x-x^2)}{36}[/tex]
Above - This is not f'(x). All you have done is expand the numerator on the right. This should be f(x) = ...
ghostbuster25 said:
f'(x)=[tex]\frac{(20-2x)}{36}[/tex]
Above - Now you have taken the derivative
ghostbuster25 said:
f'(x)=[tex]\frac{(10-2x)}{18}[/tex]
Above - now you have an error. 20 - 2x != 2(10 - 2x).
ghostbuster25 said:
Then...use the composite rule and your answer above to differntiate the function
g(x)=ex(20-x)/36

g'(x)=f'(x)*ef(x)
Where f(x) = (1/36)(x(20 - x)). The derivative below is incorrect. To fix it, replace f'(x) and f(x) where they appear.
ghostbuster25 said:
so,
g'(x)=[tex]\frac{10-2x)}{18}[/tex]*g(x)=ex(20-x)/36

is this correct?

is this correct
 

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