Need help with these derivatives

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The discussion revolves around various derivative problems presented by a user seeking assistance in finding alternate forms of derivatives. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and homework-related inquiries concerning differentiation techniques.

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  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster, rainbowbaconz, presents multiple derivative problems and expresses difficulty in obtaining alternate forms of the derivatives.
  • Some participants suggest focusing on one problem at a time to provide more targeted assistance.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of showing work to identify specific errors in the application of differentiation rules.
  • A participant provides a detailed solution to one of the problems, demonstrating the steps to derive the alternate form of the derivative.
  • Another participant shares a link to guidelines for posting in the forum, indicating expectations for thread structure and content.

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Participants generally agree on the approach of tackling one problem at a time and the importance of showing work. However, there is no consensus on which specific problem to address first, as the original poster has presented multiple issues.

Contextual Notes

Some responses highlight the need for clarity in the original poster's work to effectively guide them through the differentiation process. There may be assumptions about the level of understanding of differentiation rules that are not explicitly stated.

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I know how to get the first derivatives for all these problems, but I'm having problem getting to these alternate derivative forms. Please help. Thanks.
 
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Hi rainbowbaconz,

Welcome to MHB :)

We usually ask for one problem per thread, so which one shall we start with? Pick one and then show us what you did and we'll help you keep going.

Jameson
 
Hello and welcome, rainbowbaconz!

It is to your advantage to show what your thoughts are and/or the work you have so far so that we may specifically address where you may be going astray. This helps you in all future problems of this type, since you will be able "fix" the error in the application of the rules for differentiation.

We want to help you to understand the problems, and then to be able to apply the rules to other problems with success.

And please don't feel afraid to be wrong, no one here will think any less of you. We have all been there, trust me! The only thing to be embarrassed about is to be unsure and not ask for guidance.
 
Hello, rainbowbaconz!

The fourth one is elementary . . .

f(x) \:=\:\dfrac{2x^{\frac{3}{2}} - x^{\frac{5}{2}} + 3\sqrt{x}}{\text{-}\sqrt{x}}

\text{Show that: }\:f'(x) \:=\:2(x-1)
$\text{We have: }\:f(x) \;=\;\dfrac{2x^{^{\frac{3}{2}}} - x^{^{\frac{5}{2}}} + 3x^{^{\frac{1}{2}}}}{\text{-}x^{^{\frac{1}{2}}}} $

. . . . . . . $ f(x)\;=\;\dfrac{2x^{\frac{3}{2}}}{\text{-}x^{\frac{1}{2}}} - \dfrac{x^{\frac{5}{2}}}{\text{-}x^{\frac{1}{2}}} + \dfrac{3x^{\frac{1}{2}}}{\text{-}x^{\frac{1}{2}}} $

. . . . . . . $f(x) \;=\;\text{-}2x + x^2 - 3$Hence: ..$f'(x) \;=\;\text{-}2 + 2x \;=\;2(x-1)$
 
Here, refer to this.

http://www.mathhelpboards.com/misc.php?do=vsarules

These are some of the expectations when you make a thread or post.
 
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