What is the derivative equation for a continuously differentiable function?

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Homework Statement


Given the function:
1, x≤0;
[itex]\phi[/itex]={1-3x^2+2x^3, 0<x<1;
0, x≥1.
Show that [itex]\phi[/itex] is continuously differentiable and provide its equation

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I have figured out that it is continuously differentiable because the limit as x approaches 0 is 1, and as it approaches 1 it is zero; thus there is no discontinuities. However, what would the derivate equation be? Thanks
 
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swhww3 said:
I have figured out that it is continuously differentiable because the limit as x approaches 0 is 1, and as it approaches 1 it is zero; thus there is no discontinuities.

you've only proved that it is continuous
However, what would the derivate equation be?

the equation for the derivative will be in three parts, like the original equation :wink: