Sketching A Graph Using Differentiation

In summary, the problem involves simplifying a cosine expression using factoring and distributing. The steps involve factoring out a cosine term and then multiplying it by the expression within the brackets. The final step involves combining like terms and simplifying the expression.
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I don't understand how they get from step 4 to step 5. Wouldn't you factor a cos x out of the brackets then have [tex](\cos x)(1-\frac{1}{6})[/tex] to the left of the brackets. Then you can multiply the [tex](1-\frac{1}{6})[/tex] inside the brackets.However that would yield [tex][\frac{5}{6}+\frac{10}{3}\sin^2x][/tex] I don't understand how they are getting 1- (1/6) times the stuff inside the brackets.
 

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[tex]\cos x - \frac{1}{6}[(1-2\sin^2 x)\cos x - 2\sin^2 x\cos x][/tex]

[tex]= \cos x - \frac{1}{6}[ \cos x (1-2\sin^2 x - 2\sin^2 x) ][/tex]

[tex]= \cos x - \frac{1}{6} \cos x(1-2\sin^2 x - 2\sin^2 x)[/tex]

[tex]= \cos x [ 1 - \frac{1}{6}(1-2\sin^2 x - 2\sin^2 x) ][/tex]
 

1. What is the purpose of sketching a graph using differentiation?

The purpose of sketching a graph using differentiation is to visually represent the behavior of a mathematical function. By finding the derivative of a function, we can determine the slope of the graph at any given point and use this information to accurately sketch the shape of the graph.

2. How does differentiation help in sketching a graph?

Differentiation helps in sketching a graph by providing information about the rate of change of the function. This allows us to determine the direction and steepness of the graph at any point, and identify important features such as maxima, minima, and inflection points.

3. What are the steps involved in sketching a graph using differentiation?

The steps involved in sketching a graph using differentiation are:

  1. Find the derivative of the function
  2. Set the derivative equal to zero to find critical points
  3. Determine the sign of the derivative in different intervals using test points
  4. Plot the critical points and determine the behavior of the graph in each interval
  5. Sketch the graph using the information obtained

4. Can differentiation be used to sketch any type of graph?

Yes, differentiation can be used to sketch any type of graph as long as the function is differentiable. However, for functions with sharp turns or discontinuities, additional techniques may be required to accurately sketch the graph.

5. Are there any limitations to sketching a graph using differentiation?

One limitation of sketching a graph using differentiation is that it does not provide information about the exact values of the function at specific points. It only gives information about the behavior of the function in terms of its slope. Additionally, differentiation may not be applicable to functions that are not continuous or differentiable.

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