Derivatives - Exponential Functions & its Derivatives
Today’s topic: Derivatives of Exponential Functions
What are exponential functions?
Understanding the general form: (f(x) = a^x), where (a) is a constant
The derivative of an exponential function
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = 2^x)
Derivatives of Exponential Functions (Cont’d)
Using the power rule for derivatives
Derivative of (a^x) with respect to (x)
Derivative of (e^x) with respect to (x)
Properties of exponential functions
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = 3e^{2x})
Derivatives of Exponential Functions (Cont’d)
Derivative of (e^{kx}) with respect to (x)
Application: Growth and decay problems
Example: Solve the differential equation (dy/dx = ky)
Application: Compounding interest problems
Example: Find the derivative of (P(t) = P_0e^{rt})
Derivatives of Exponential Functions (Cont’d)
Derivative of (b^x) with respect to (x)
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = 4^x)
Differentiation rules for exponential functions
Example: Find the derivative of (g(x) = 10^{2x})
Summary and Key points
Derivatives - Logarithmic Functions & its Derivatives
Today’s topic: Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
What are logarithmic functions?
Understanding the general form: (f(x) = \log_a(x)), where (a) is a constant
The derivative of a logarithmic function
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \log_2(x))
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions (Cont’d)
Using the power rule for derivatives
Derivative of (\log_a(x)) with respect to (x)
Derivative of (\ln(x)) with respect to (x)
Properties of logarithmic functions
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \ln(5x))
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions (Cont’d)
Derivative of (\ln(kx)) with respect to (x)
Application: Solving equations involving logarithmic functions
Example: Solve the equation (\ln(2x+1)=3)
Application: Solving exponential growth and decay problems
Example: Solve the equation (5e^{2x}=8)
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions (Cont’d)
Derivative of (\log_b(x)) with respect to (x)
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \log_3(x))
Differentiation rules for logarithmic functions
Example: Find the derivative of (g(x) = \log_{10}(7x))
Summary and Key points
Derivatives - Trigonometric Functions & its Derivatives
Today’s topic: Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
Introducing trigonometric functions: (f(x) = \sin(x)), (f(x) = \cos(x)), etc.
Trigonometric identities and properties
The derivative of a trigonometric function
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \sin(2x))
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions (Cont’d)
Using the power rule for derivatives
Derivative of ( \sin(x) ) with respect to ( x )
Derivative of ( \cos(x) ) with respect to ( x )
Derivative of ( \tan(x) ) with respect to ( x )
Example: Find the derivative of ( f(x) = 2 \cos(3x) )
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions (Cont’d)
Derivative of ( \cot(x) ) with respect to ( x )
Derivative of ( \sec(x) ) with respect to ( x )
Derivative of ( \csc(x) ) with respect to ( x )
Application: Solving trigonometric equations
Example: Solve the equation ( \sin(x) = \frac{1}{2} )
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions (Cont’d)
Application: Finding tangent lines to trigonometric curves
Example: Find the equation of the tangent line to ( f(x) = 3 \cos(x) ) at ( x = \frac{\pi}{4} )
Derivative of inverse trigonometric functions
Example: Find the derivative of ( f(x) = \sin^{-1}(2x) )
Derivative of hyperbolic trigonometric functions
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions (Cont’d)
Applications of hyperbolic trigonometric functions
Example: Find the derivative of ( f(x) = \sinh(3x) )
Derivative of inverse hyperbolic trigonometric functions
Example: Find the derivative of ( f(x) = \tanh^{-1}(2x) )
Summary and Key points
Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals
Introduction to antiderivatives
Relationship between derivatives and antiderivatives
Indefinite integrals and the notation ( \int f(x) , dx )
Basic antiderivative rules
Example: Find the antiderivative of ( f(x) = 3x^2 )
Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals (Cont’d)
Antiderivative of a constant multiple of a function
Antiderivative of the sum or difference of functions
Example: Find the antiderivative of ( f(x) = 4x^3 + 2x - 5 )
Application: Finding areas under curves
Example: Find the area under the curve ( f(x) = 2x ) between ( x = 1 ) and ( x = 3 )
Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals (Cont’d)
Antiderivative of basic trigonometric functions
Example: Find the antiderivative of ( f(x) = \cos(x) )
Antiderivative of exponential functions and logarithmic functions
Example: Find the antiderivative of ( f(x) = e^x )
Summary and Key points
Definite Integrals
Introduction to definite integrals
The definite integral symbol and notation ( \int_a^b f(x) , dx )
Geometric interpretation of definite integrals as areas
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Example: Evaluate ( \int_0^3 2x , dx )
Definite Integrals (Cont’d)
Properties of definite integrals
Definite integrals of even and odd functions
Example: Evaluate ( \int_{-2}^2 x^3 , dx )
Application: Finding the average value of a function
Example: Find the average value of ( f(x) = x^2 ) on the interval ( [0, 2] )
Definite Integrals (Cont’d)
Application: Finding displacement and velocity
Example: Find the displacement and velocity of an object, given its acceleration function ( a(t) = 2t )
Summary and Key points
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Derivatives - Exponential Functions & its Derivatives (Cont’d)
Exponential growth and decay problems (cont’d)
Example: A bacteria population grows according to the equation (P(t) = 100e^{0.05t}). Find the rate of growth at (t = 3).
Compounding interest problems (cont’d)
Example: An investment grows according to the equation (A(t) = P_0(1 + r)^t). Find the rate of change of the investment at (t = 5).
Derivatives - Exponential Functions & its Derivatives (Cont’d)
Properties of logarithmic functions (cont’d)
Example: Simplify the expression (\log_2(16) - \log_2(4))
Solving equations involving logarithmic functions
Example: Solve the equation (\log(x+1) = \log(3x))
Derivatives - Exponential Functions & its Derivatives (Cont’d)
Exponential growth and decay problems using logarithmic functions
Example: A radioactive substance decays according to the equation (Q(t) = Q_0e^{-kt}). Find the half-life of the substance.
Finding tangent lines to exponential curves
Example: Find the equation of the tangent line to (f(x) = 5e^x) at (x = 2).
Derivatives - Trigonometric Functions & its Derivatives (Cont’d)
Derivative of inverse trigonometric functions (cont’d)
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \tan^{-1}(2x))
Derivative of hyperbolic trigonometric functions (cont’d)
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \sinh(5x))
Derivatives - Trigonometric Functions & its Derivatives (Cont’d)
Applications of hyperbolic trigonometric functions (cont’d)
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \cosh(3x))
Derivative of inverse hyperbolic trigonometric functions (cont’d)
Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = \tanh^{-1}(4x))
Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals (Cont’d)
Antiderivative of higher powers of (x)
Example: Find the antiderivative of (f(x) = x^4)
Antiderivative of rational functions
Example: Find the antiderivative of (f(x) = \frac{2}{x})
Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals (Cont’d)
Antiderivative of trigonometric functions
Example: Find the antiderivative of (f(x) = \sin(2x))
Antiderivative of exponential functions and logarithmic functions (cont’d)
Example: Find the antiderivative of (f(x) = \ln(x))
Definite Integrals (Cont’d)
The definite integral as the limit of Riemann sums
Example: Evaluate (\int_0^4 3x , dx)
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (cont’d)
Example: Find the derivative of the function (F(x) = \int_0^x \sin(t) , dt)
Definite Integrals (Cont’d)
Properties of definite integrals (cont’d)
Example: Evaluate (\int_{-1}^1 (x^2 - 2x + 3) , dx)
Application: Finding the area between curves
Example: Find the area between the curves (y = x^2) and (y = 2x) on the interval ([-1, 2])
Definite Integrals (Cont’d)
Application: Finding work and fluid force
Example: Find the work done by a force field (F(x) = 2x - 3) in moving an object along the interval ([-1, 3])
Summary and Key points
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Derivatives - Exponential Functions & its Derivatives Today’s topic: Derivatives of Exponential Functions What are exponential functions? Understanding the general form: (f(x) = a^x), where (a) is a constant The derivative of an exponential function Example: Find the derivative of (f(x) = 2^x)