Need help taking the derivative of these 2 equations

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The discussion revolves around taking the derivatives of two expressions: sx + t and sx^3 + x + 2t. Participants are exploring the correct application of differentiation rules in this context.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to differentiate both expressions and presents various potential derivatives. Some participants question the variable with respect to which the derivatives are taken, while others clarify that s and t are constants.

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There is ongoing clarification regarding the nature of the expressions and the constants involved. Some participants affirm the correctness of certain derivatives while others challenge the assumptions about the constants, particularly in relation to the second expression.

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Participants note that the expressions are not equations and discuss the implications of treating s and t as constants during differentiation. There is also mention of confusion regarding the presence of a variable 'b' in the second expression, which remains unclear.

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Need help taking the derivative of these 2 equations

sx+t

sx^3+x+2t


for the first i believe its
y` = s

for the second i am not sure if its but i believe its the first one

y` = 3sx^2+1

or

y` = 3sx^2+1+2


is this correct? the second one is kind of throwing me off with the b
 
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noname1 said:
Need help taking the derivative of these 2 equations

sx+t

sx^3+x+2t

With respect to which variable? s, x, or t?
 


to x, s and t are constants
 


noname1 said:
Need help taking the derivative of these 2 equations

sx+t

sx^3+x+2t
First off, these aren't equations. They are just expressions.
noname1 said:
for the first i believe its
y` = s
Yes.
noname1 said:
for the second i am not sure if its but i believe its the first one

y` = 3sx^2+1
Yes.
noname1 said:
or
No. From what you said in a later post, s and t are constants, so d/dx(t) = 0.
noname1 said:
y` = 3sx^2+1+2


is this correct? the second one is kind of throwing me off with the b
What b?
 

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