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Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions

Learning goals

  • Differentiates sine and cosine functions.
  • Differentiates exponential functions.
  • Differentiates logarithmic functions.
  • Combines elementary-function derivatives with sum, product, quotient, or chain rules.
  • Simplifies expressions containing elementary-function derivatives.
  • Checks domains when differentiating elementary functions.

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Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 1
Complete both derivative formulas. a) If \(f(x)=\sin x\), then \(f'(x)=\square\). b) If \(g(x)=\cos x\), then \(g'(x)=\square\).

Hints

- Think about how the tangent slopes of the sine and cosine curves change as \(x\) moves through \(0\). - Check your proposed rules against the slopes of both curves at \(x=0\).

Solution

1. The derivative of \(\sin x\) is \(\cos x\). 2. The derivative of \(\cos x\) is \(-\sin x\).

Answer

a) \(f'(x)=\cos x\) b) \(g'(x)=-\sin x\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 2
Let \(f(x)=e^x\) and \(g(x)=\ln x\). a) Find \(f'(0)\). b) Find \(g'(1)\).

Hints

- Use the basic derivative formula for the natural exponential function. - Use the basic derivative formula for the natural logarithm on its positive domain. - Evaluate the derivative formulas at the requested inputs.

Solution

1. Since \(f'(x)=e^x\), \(f'(0)=e^0=1\). 2. Since \(g'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), \(g'(1)=1\).

Answer

a) \(f'(0)=1\) b) \(g'(1)=1\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 3
Differentiate each function. a) Find \(\frac{d}{dx}\left(7^x\right)\). b) If \(y=\log_5 x\), find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).

Hints

- Recall how the derivative of \(a^x\) differs from the special case \(e^x\). - Recall the derivative formula for a logarithm with a base other than \(e\). - Keep the base-dependent constant factor in each derivative.

Solution

1. For a general exponential base, \(\frac{d}{dx}(a^x)=a^x\ln a\), so \(\frac{d}{dx}(7^x)=7^x\ln 7\). 2. For a general logarithm base, \(\frac{d}{dx}(\log_a x)=\frac{1}{x\ln a}\), so \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1}{x\ln 5}\) for \(x>0\).

Answer

a) \(7^x\ln 7\) b) \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1}{x\ln 5}\), for \(x>0\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 4
The curves \(f(x)=\sin x\) and \(g(x)=\cos x\) have tangent lines at \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\). Write both derivative formulas and use them to find the slopes. Which tangent falls as \(x\) increases?

Hints

- What derivative rule applies to each trigonometric function? - What are the sine and cosine values at the given angle?

Solution

1. The derivative rules give \(f'(x)=\cos x\) and \(g'(x)=-\sin x\). 2. At \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(f'(\frac{\pi}{2})=0\) and \(g'(\frac{\pi}{2})=-1\). The sine tangent is horizontal; the cosine tangent falls.

Answer

\(f'(x)=\cos x\), so the sine tangent slope is \(0\), horizontal. \(g'(x)=-\sin x\), so the cosine tangent slope is \(-1\), falling.
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 5
Differentiate \(f(x)=e^x\). How does \(f'(x)\) compare with \(f(x)\)?

Hints

- The base matters when differentiating an exponential function. What rule applies when the base is \(e\)? - Once you have a derivative, compare its value with \(f(0)\) and its formula with \(f(x)\).

Solution

1. The derivative rule gives \(f'(x)=e^x\). 2. The derivative equals the original function at every input.

Answer

\(f'(x)=e^x=f(x)\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 6
Find the derivative of \(f(x)=\ln x\) for \(x>0\).

Hints

- Unlike a power of \(x\), the slope of \(\ln x\) becomes smaller as \(x\) grows. Does your derivative reflect that? - Check whether your result has a value at every input for which the original logarithm is defined.

Solution

1. The natural-logarithm rule gives \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\) for \(x>0\).

Answer

\(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), \(x>0\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 7
Differentiate \(f(x)=5^x\). Leave your answer in terms of \(\ln 5\).

Hints

- The derivative rule for \(a^x\) includes a factor that depends on its base. - Compare your proposed rule for base \(5\) with the special case of base \(e\).

Solution

1. For a positive base \(a\), the rule is \(\frac{d}{dx}a^x=a^x\ln a\). 2. With \(a=5\), \(f'(x)=5^x\ln 5\).

Answer

\(f'(x)=5^x\ln 5\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 8
Differentiate \(f(x)=\log_{10}x\) for \(x>0\).

Hints

- A base-10 logarithm has a constant in its derivative that the natural logarithm does not. - Compare this base with the base used by the natural logarithm.

Solution

1. The logarithm rule for base \(a\) is \(\frac{d}{dx}\log_a x=\frac{1}{x\ln a}\). 2. With \(a=10\), \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x\ln 10}\).

Answer

\(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x\ln 10}\), \(x>0\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 9
Let \(f(x)=2x^2-4\cos x+\frac{2}{\pi}x\). Find \(f'(x)\), and evaluate \(f'(\pi)\) exactly.

Hints

- Differentiate each term separately. - Recall the derivative of cosine. - Use the exact value of \(\sin\pi\). - Keep the final result exact.

Solution

1. Differentiate each term: \(f'(x)=4x+4\sin x+\frac{2}{\pi}\). 2. Evaluate at \(x=\pi\): \(f'(\pi)=4\pi+4\sin\pi+\frac{2}{\pi}\). Since \(\sin\pi=0\), \(f'(\pi)=4\pi+\frac{2}{\pi}\).

Answer

\(f'(x)=4x+4\sin x+\frac{2}{\pi}\); \(f'(\pi)=4\pi+\frac{2}{\pi}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 10
Let \(f(x)=\frac{1}{2}\sin x-2\cos x+\frac{1}{\pi}x^2\). Find \(f'(x)\), and evaluate \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\).

Hints

- Differentiate sine and cosine carefully. - Track the sign when differentiating \(-2\cos x\). - Use unit-circle values at \(\frac{\pi}{2}\). - Simplify the polynomial term after substitution.

Solution

1. Differentiate each term: \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{2}\cos x+2\sin x+\frac{2}{\pi}x\). 2. Evaluate at \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\): \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)+2\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)+\frac{2}{\pi}\cdot\frac{\pi}{2}\). Using \(\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=0\) and \(\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=1\), \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=3\).

Answer

\(f'(x)=\frac{1}{2}\cos x+2\sin x+\frac{2}{\pi}x\); \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=3\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 11
Find the derivative of each function. a) \(f(x)=\frac{3\sin x-\cos x}{4}\) b) \(f(x)=5x^2+3\pi\sin x\) c) \(f(x)=2(x^3-\cos x)\) d) \(f(x)=\sin(\pi)x^2-\cos x\)

Hints

- Differentiate each term separately. - Recall the derivatives of sine and cosine. - Treat numerical expressions such as \(\sin\pi\) as constants. - A constant denominator can be treated as a constant factor.

Solution

1. Apply the sum, difference, and constant multiple rules. 2. For part a, \(f'(x)=\frac{3\cos x+\sin x}{4}\). 3. For part b, \(f'(x)=10x+3\pi\cos x\). 4. For part c, \(f'(x)=2(3x^2+\sin x)=6x^2+2\sin x\). 5. Since \(\sin\pi=0\), part d simplifies to \(f(x)=-\cos x\). Therefore, \(f'(x)=\sin x\).

Answer

a) \(f'(x)=\frac{3\cos x+\sin x}{4}\) b) \(f'(x)=10x+3\pi\cos x\) c) \(f'(x)=6x^2+2\sin x\) d) \(f'(x)=\sin x\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 12
Find the derivative of each function. a) \(f(x)=\frac{x^4}{4}-\sqrt{2}\cos x\) b) \(f(x)=3(\sin x-4x)\) c) \(f(x)=\frac{\sin x+12}{3}\) d) \(f(x)=\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)x^2+\sin x\)

Hints

- Track the sign when differentiating cosine. - Constant terms disappear under differentiation. - Keep constant factors. - Evaluate \(\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)\) before differentiating.

Solution

1. For part a, \(f'(x)=x^3+\sqrt{2}\sin x\). 2. For part b, \(f'(x)=3(\cos x-4)=3\cos x-12\). 3. Rewrite part c as \(\frac{1}{3}\sin x+4\). Then \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{3}\cos x\). 4. Since \(\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)=\frac{1}{2}\), part d is \(\frac{1}{2}x^2+\sin x\). Therefore, \(f'(x)=x+\cos x\).

Answer

a) \(f'(x)=x^3+\sqrt{2}\sin x\) b) \(f'(x)=3\cos x-12\) c) \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{3}\cos x\) d) \(f'(x)=x+\cos x\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 13
Differentiate each function, then match it with its derivative choice. Show enough derivative work to justify every match. Functions: \(f(x)=2x^3-\sin x\) \(g(x)=3x^4+\cos x\) \(h(x)=4x-2\sin x\) Derivative choices: \(A(x)=4-2\cos x\) \(B(x)=12x^3-\sin x\) \(C(x)=6x^2-\cos x\)

Hints

- Differentiate every function before using the answer choices. - Treat the polynomial and trigonometric terms separately. - Check the sign change when differentiating cosine and keep constant factors attached to trig terms.

Solution

1. Differentiate \(f\) term by term: \(f'(x)=6x^2-\cos x=C(x)\). 2. Differentiate \(g\) term by term: \(g'(x)=12x^3-\sin x=B(x)\). 3. Differentiate \(h\) term by term: \(h'(x)=4-2\cos x=A(x)\).

Answer

\(f\to C\), \(g\to B\), \(h\to A\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 14
Let \(f(x)=3\sin x+2\). 1. Find the slope of the tangent line at \(x=\frac{\pi}{3}\). 2. Find every input in \([0, 2\pi]\) where the tangent line is parallel to \(y=1.5x-4\).

Hints

- The derivative gives the tangent slope. - Parallel lines have equal slopes. - Set the derivative equal to \(1.5\). - Use the unit circle to solve the cosine equation.

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=3\cos x\). Thus, \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)=3\cdot\frac{1}{2}=1.5\). 2. A parallel tangent must have slope \(1.5\), so \(3\cos x=1.5\). Therefore, \(\cos x=\frac{1}{2}\). In \([0, 2\pi]\), the solutions are \(x=\frac{\pi}{3}\) and \(x=\frac{5\pi}{3}\).

Answer

1. The slope is \(1.5\). 2. \(x=\frac{\pi}{3}\) and \(x=\frac{5\pi}{3}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 15
Let \(f(x)=\ln(x^5e^3)\). a) Find the domain of \(f\). b) Simplify the expression using logarithm properties. c) Find \(f'(x)\).

Hints

- Determine the sign of the expression inside the logarithm before simplifying it. - Could rewriting the logarithm make its derivative easier to find? - Check that any logarithm identity you use holds throughout the domain you found.

Solution

1. The logarithm requires \(x^5e^3>0\). Since \(e^3>0\), this means \(x>0\), so the domain is \((0,\infty)\). 2. Use the product and power properties: \(f(x)=\ln(x^5)+\ln(e^3)=5\ln x+3\). 3. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\frac{5}{x}\).

Answer

a) \((0,\infty)\) b) \(f(x)=5\ln x+3\) c) \(f'(x)=\frac{5}{x}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 16
Let \(g(x)=\ln\left(\frac{\sqrt{x}}{e^2}\right)\). 1. Find the domain of \(g\). 2. Simplify the expression using logarithm properties. 3. Find \(g'(x)\).

Hints

- Combine the square-root and logarithm domain restrictions. - Rewrite the square root as a fractional power. - Use the quotient property of logarithms. - How does the natural logarithm undo exponentiation with base \(e\)?

Solution

1. The square root requires \(x\ge0\), and the logarithm's argument must be positive. Therefore, the domain is \((0,\infty)\). 2. By logarithm properties, \(g(x)=\ln(\sqrt{x})-\ln(e^2)=\frac{1}{2}\ln x-2\). 3. Differentiate: \(g'(x)=\frac{1}{2x}\).

Answer

1. \((0,\infty)\) 2. \(g(x)=\frac{1}{2}\ln x-2\) 3. \(g'(x)=\frac{1}{2x}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 17
Let \(f(x)=\ln(x^2e^{3x})\), where \(x>0\). Find the simplest expression for \(f'(x)\).

Hints

- Split the logarithm of a product into a sum. - Simplify \(\ln(e^{3x})\). - Differentiate the logarithmic and linear terms separately.

Solution

1. Use logarithm properties: \(f(x)=\ln(x^2)+\ln(e^{3x})=2\ln x+3x\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\frac{2}{x}+3\).

Answer

\(f'(x)=\frac{2}{x}+3\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 18
Let \(g(x)=\ln\left(\frac{e^2}{\sqrt[4]{x}}\right)\). 1. Find the domain of \(g\). 2. Simplify using logarithm properties, then find \(g'(x)\).

Hints

- Combine the restrictions from the root, denominator, and logarithm. - Use the quotient property of logarithms. - Rewrite the fourth root as a fractional power. - What happens when the natural logarithm is applied to a power of \(e\)?

Solution

1. The fourth root is in the denominator, and the logarithm's argument must be positive, so \(x>0\). The domain is \((0,\infty)\). 2. Simplify: \(g(x)=\ln(e^2)-\ln(x^{\frac{1}{4}})=2-\frac{1}{4}\ln x\). Differentiate: \(g'(x)=-\frac{1}{4x}\).

Answer

1. \((0,\infty)\) 2. \(g(x)=2-\frac{1}{4}\ln x\); \(g'(x)=-\frac{1}{4x}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 19
Let \(f(x)=\ln x+3\), where \(x>0\). a) Describe how the graph is obtained from the graph of \(y=\ln x\). b) Use the logarithm derivative rule to find \(f'(x)\). c) Find an equation of the tangent line at \(x=1\).

Hints

- A constant added outside a function creates a vertical shift. - Differentiate the logarithm and the added constant separately. - For the tangent line, combine the function value and derivative value at \(x=1\).

Solution

1. Adding \(3\) shifts the graph of \(y=\ln x\) upward by \(3\) units. 2. The derivative of \(\ln x\) is \(\frac1x\), and the constant has derivative \(0\), so \(f'(x)=\frac1x\). 3. At \(x=1\), \(f(1)=3\) and \(f'(1)=1\). The tangent line is \(y-3=x-1\), or \(y=x+2\).

Answer

a) Shift the graph of \(y=\ln x\) up \(3\) units. b) \(f'(x)=\frac1x\) c) \(y=x+2\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 20
Let \(f(x)=3\sin x-2\cos x\). Find the slope of the graph at \(x=0\) and at \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Hints

- Differentiate using the sum and constant multiple rules. - Recall the derivatives of sine and cosine. - Use exact unit-circle values at the two inputs. - The derivative value is the graph’s slope.

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=3\cos x+2\sin x\). 2. At \(x=0\), \(f'(0)=3\). 3. At \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=2\).

Answer

At \(x=0\), the slope is \(3\). At \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\), the slope is \(2\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 21
Let \(h(x)=\sin x+\cos x\). At which inputs in \(\left\{0,\frac{\pi}{2},\pi,\frac{3\pi}{2}\right\}\) does the tangent line have slope \(1\)? Verify your answer algebraically.

Hints

- Differentiate first. - Substitute each candidate input into the derivative. - Use exact unit-circle values. - Select the inputs where the derivative equals \(1\).

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(h'(x)=\cos x-\sin x\). 2. Evaluate at the four inputs: \(h'(0)=1\), \(h'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=-1\), \(h'(\pi)=-1\), and \(h'\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}\right)=1\). Therefore, the tangent slope is \(1\) at \(x=0\) and \(x=\frac{3\pi}{2}\).

Answer

\(x=0\) and \(x=\frac{3\pi}{2}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 22
Let \(g(x)=4\cos x\). Which real numbers cannot occur as tangent slopes to the graph? State your answer using inequalities.

Hints

- Find the derivative. - Use the range of sine. - Account for the constant factor and negative sign. - Report the values outside the derivative’s range.

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(g'(x)=-4\sin x\). 2. Since \(-1\le\sin x\le 1\), the derivative satisfies \(-4\le g'(x)\le 4\). Therefore, tangent slopes outside this interval cannot occur.

Answer

The impossible slopes are \(m<-4\) or \(m>4\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 23
Find \(f'(x)\) for each function. Pay close attention to signs and constant factors. a) \(f(x)=12\sin x\) b) \(f(x)=-\frac{3}{4}\cos x\)

Hints

- Recall the derivatives of sine and cosine. - A constant factor remains as a multiplier. - In part b, track both negative signs carefully.

Solution

1. For part a, use \(\frac{d}{dx}(\sin x)=\cos x\): \(f'(x)=12\cos x\). 2. For part b, use \(\frac{d}{dx}(\cos x)=-\sin x\): \(f'(x)=-\frac{3}{4}(-\sin x)=\frac{3}{4}\sin x\).

Answer

a) \(f'(x)=12\cos x\) b) \(f'(x)=\frac{3}{4}\sin x\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 24
Find \(f'(x)\) for each function. State the domain of each derivative. a) \(f(x)=\frac{6}{x}+4x^5-3\sin x\) b) \(f(x)=10\sqrt{x}-\frac{1}{2}\cos x+12\) c) \(f(x)=k\sin x+\frac{2}{x}\), where \(k\in\mathbb{R}\) is constant.

Hints

- Rewrite reciprocals and square roots as powers. - Differentiate each term separately. - Treat \(k\) as a constant. - Check where the original expressions and their derivatives are defined.

Solution

1. Differentiate each term in part a: \(\frac{d}{dx}(6x^{-1})=-6x^{-2}\), \(\frac{d}{dx}(4x^5)=20x^4\), and \(\frac{d}{dx}(-3\sin x)=-3\cos x\). Thus, \(f'(x)=-\frac{6}{x^2}+20x^4-3\cos x\), for \(x\ne0\). 2. For part b, \(\frac{d}{dx}(10x^{1/2})=5x^{-1/2}=\frac{5}{\sqrt{x}}\), \(\frac{d}{dx}\left(-\frac{1}{2}\cos x\right)=\frac{1}{2}\sin x\), and the derivative of \(12\) is \(0\). Therefore, \(f'(x)=\frac{5}{\sqrt{x}}+\frac{1}{2}\sin x\), for \(x>0\). 3. In part c, treat \(k\) as a constant: \(f'(x)=k\cos x-\frac{2}{x^2}\), for \(x\ne0\).

Answer

a) \(f'(x)=-\frac{6}{x^2}+20x^4-3\cos x\), for \(x\ne0\) b) \(f'(x)=\frac{5}{\sqrt{x}}+\frac{1}{2}\sin x\), for \(x>0\) c) \(f'(x)=k\cos x-\frac{2}{x^2}\), for \(x\ne0\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 25
Find the equation of the tangent line to \(f(x)=\sin x\) at \(P=(0,0)\).

Hints

- Recall the derivative of the sine function. - Evaluate the derivative at \(x=0\). - Use the given point and slope to write the tangent line.

Solution

1. The point lies on the graph because \(f(0)=0\). 2. Since \(f'(x)=\cos x\), the tangent slope is \(f'(0)=1\). 3. A line through the origin with slope \(1\) has equation \(y=x\).

Answer

\(y=x\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 26
The functions are \(f(x)=x^2-3x\) and \(g(x)=2\cos x\). Two of the four displayed graphs represent \(f'\) and \(g'\). Identify those graphs and justify your choices using features such as slope, symmetry, and intercepts.
Figure for problem 534231

Hints

- Differentiate both functions first. - Use slope and intercepts to identify the linear derivative. - Use the sign just to the right of \(x=0\) to distinguish the sine graphs.

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=2x-3\) and \(g'(x)=-2\sin x\). 2. The graph of \(f'\) is a line with slope \(2\), y-intercept \(-3\), and x-intercept \(1.5\), so it is graph (1). 3. The graph of \(g'\) is a sine curve with amplitude \(2\), reflected across the x-axis. It passes through the origin and is negative immediately to the right, so it is graph (2).

Answer

Graph (1) represents \(f'\), and graph (2) represents \(g'\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 27
For each derivative, give a decimal approximation to the nearest thousandth. a) If \(f(x)=3^x\), find \(f'(2)\). b) If \(g(x)=\log_2 x\), find \(g'(8)\).

Hints

- Identify which general-base derivative formula applies to each function before substituting the input value. - Keep the logarithm of the base in the derivative formula. - Round only after evaluating the exact derivative expression.

Solution

1. Use \(\frac{d}{dx}(a^x)=a^x\ln a\). Then \(f'(2)=3^2\ln 3=9\ln 3\approx9.888\). 2. Use \(\frac{d}{dx}(\log_a x)=\frac{1}{x\ln a}\). Then \(g'(8)=\frac{1}{8\ln 2}\approx0.180\).

Answer

a) \(9.888\) b) \(0.180\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 28
Which curve, \(p\) or \(q\), represents the derivative of \(f(x)=\sin x\)? Explain using the slope of the sine curve near \(x=0\), not just a memorized formula.
Figure for problem 562655

Hints

- Near \(x=0\), how does the height of the sine curve change as you move right? - Compare that change with the other curve's height at the same input.

Solution

1. Curve \(p\) passes through the origin and is rising near \(x=0\) with slope about \(1\), so \(p\) is the sine curve. 2. Curve \(q\) has height about \(1\) there, matching that positive slope. Thus, \(q\) is the derivative curve.

Answer

Curve \(q\). Near \(x=0\), curve \(p\) has upward slope about \(1\), while \(q(0)\approx1\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 29
Differentiate \(f(x)=e^x-\cos x+\ln x\) for \(x>0\).

Hints

- Use one derivative rule for each term. - Keep the negative sign in front of cosine in view. - The logarithmic term limits the domain.

Solution

1. Differentiate the terms separately: \((e^x)'=e^x\), \((-\cos x)'=\sin x\), and \((\ln x)'=1/x\). 2. Combine them to obtain \(f'(x)=e^x+\sin x+\frac{1}{x}\).

Answer

\(f'(x)=e^x+\sin x+\frac{1}{x}\), \(x>0\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 30
Compare the tangent slopes of \(f(x)=\ln x\) and \(g(x)=\sqrt{x}\) at \(x=4\). Are the slopes equal?

Hints

- Find the two derivatives before comparing function values. - Evaluate both rules at the same positive input. - Equal derivatives do not require equal function values.

Solution

1. For \(x>0\), \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\) and \(g'(x)=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}\). 2. At \(x=4\), these slopes are \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{1}{4}\). 3. The tangent slopes are equal, although the function values differ.

Answer

Yes. Both tangent slopes at \(x=4\) equal \(\frac{1}{4}\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 31
Let \(f(x)=\cos x\). Find all points on the graph where the tangent line is a) parallel to \(y=-\frac{1}{2}x+5\), b) perpendicular to \(y=x\).

Hints

- The derivative gives the tangent slope. - Parallel lines have equal slopes; perpendicular nonvertical lines have slopes whose product is \(-1\). - Use unit-circle values and periodicity. - Substitute each x-coordinate into the original function.

Solution

1. The derivative is \(f'(x)=-\sin x\). 2. In part a, a parallel tangent must have slope \(-\frac{1}{2}\). Thus, \(-\sin x=-\frac{1}{2}\), so \(\sin x=\frac{1}{2}\). The solutions are \(x=\frac{\pi}{6}+2k\pi\) or \(x=\frac{5\pi}{6}+2k\pi\), where \(k\in\mathbb{Z}\). The corresponding y-coordinates are \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and \(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\). 3. In part b, a line perpendicular to \(y=x\) has slope \(-1\). Thus, \(-\sin x=-1\), so \(\sin x=1\). Therefore, \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}+2k\pi\), and the y-coordinate is \(0\).

Answer

a) \(\left(\frac{\pi}{6}+2k\pi, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\) and \(\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}+2k\pi, -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\), where \(k\in\mathbb{Z}\) b) \(\left(\frac{\pi}{2}+2k\pi, 0\right)\), where \(k\in\mathbb{Z}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 32
The graph of \(g(x)=2\sin x\) has slope \(\sqrt{2}\) at infinitely many points. Find the coordinates of all such points.

Hints

- Differentiate using the constant multiple rule. - Set the derivative equal to the given slope. - Use the unit circle and periodicity to solve the trigonometric equation. - Substitute the inputs into the original function for the y-coordinates.

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(g'(x)=2\cos x\). 2. Set the derivative equal to the required slope: \(2\cos x=\sqrt{2}\), so \(\cos x=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\). Therefore, \(x=\frac{\pi}{4}+2k\pi\) or \(x=-\frac{\pi}{4}+2k\pi\), where \(k\in\mathbb{Z}\). 3. Evaluate \(g\): \(g\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\sqrt{2}\) and \(g\left(-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=-\sqrt{2}\).

Answer

\(\left(\frac{\pi}{4}+2k\pi, \sqrt{2}\right)\) and \(\left(-\frac{\pi}{4}+2k\pi, -\sqrt{2}\right)\), where \(k\in\mathbb{Z}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 33
Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of \(f(x)=\sin x\) at \(P=\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\).

Hints

- The derivative gives the tangent slope. - Use the exact cosine value at \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\). - Write the line in point-slope form. - Keep all angle measures in radians.

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\cos x\). 2. The tangent slope is \(m=f'\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)=\cos\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)=-\frac{1}{2}\). 3. Use point-slope form: \(y-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}=-\frac{1}{2}\left(x-\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)\). Simplifying gives \(y=-\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{\pi}{3}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\).

Answer

\(y=-\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{\pi}{3}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 34
Let \(g(x)=2\cos x\). Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph at \(x_0=\frac{\pi}{6}\).

Hints

- Evaluate the function to find the point of tangency. - Differentiate using the constant multiple rule. - Use the exact sine and cosine values at \(\frac{\pi}{6}\). - Write the tangent line in point-slope form.

Solution

1. Find the point of tangency: \(g\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)=2\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)=\sqrt{3}\). 2. Differentiate: \(g'(x)=-2\sin x\). The tangent slope is \(g'\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)=-2\cdot\frac{1}{2}=-1\). 3. Use point-slope form: \(y-\sqrt{3}=-\left(x-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)\). Therefore, \(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{6}+\sqrt{3}\).

Answer

\(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{6}+\sqrt{3}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 35
Let \(f(x)=\cos x-2\sin x\). Find the equation of the tangent line at \(P=\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\right)\). Also find the angle of inclination of the tangent line.

Hints

- Evaluate the function and derivative at the given input. - Use point-slope form for the tangent line. - The derivative value is the tangent slope. - Choose the angle of inclination in the interval \([0^\circ, 180^\circ)\).

Solution

1. Evaluate the function: \(f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=0-2=-2\). Thus, the point is \(\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, -2\right)\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=-\sin x-2\cos x\). The tangent slope is \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=-1\). 3. Use point-slope form: \(y+2=-\left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\). Therefore, \(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{2}-2\). 4. The angle of inclination is measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis and satisfies \(\tan\alpha=-1\). Thus, \(\alpha=135^\circ\).

Answer

Tangent line: \(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{2}-2\) Angle of inclination: \(135^\circ\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 36
Let \(f(x)=2\sin x\) and \(g(x)=2\cos x\). a) Find the intersection point \(S\) of the graphs on \([0,\pi]\). b) Find the angles of inclination \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) of the tangent lines to the graphs of \(f\) and \(g\), respectively, at \(S\), to the nearest hundredth of a degree. c) Find the smaller angle \(\gamma\) at which the graphs intersect at \(S\), to the nearest hundredth of a degree.

Hints

- Set the two function values equal to find the intersection. - Use the sine and cosine derivative formulas for the tangent slopes. - Convert each slope to its inclination angle in \([0^\circ,180^\circ)\). - Use the smaller difference of the inclination angles and the requested precision.

Solution

1. At an intersection, \(2\sin x=2\cos x\). On \([0,\pi]\), this gives \(x=\frac{\pi}{4}\), with y-coordinate \(\sqrt{2}\). Thus, \(S=\left(\frac{\pi}{4},\sqrt{2}\right)\). 2. The derivatives are \(f'(x)=2\cos x\) and \(g'(x)=-2\sin x\). At \(S\), the slopes are \(\sqrt{2}\) and \(-\sqrt{2}\). 3. Therefore, \(\alpha=\arctan(\sqrt{2})\approx54.74^\circ\) and \(\beta=180^\circ-54.74^\circ\approx125.26^\circ\). 4. The smaller intersection angle is \(\gamma=\beta-\alpha\approx70.53^\circ\).

Answer

a) \(S=\left(\frac{\pi}{4},\sqrt{2}\right)\) b) \(\alpha\approx54.74^\circ\); \(\beta\approx125.26^\circ\) c) \(\gamma\approx70.53^\circ\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 37
Let \(f(x)=\sin x+\cos x\). Find the equation of the tangent line at \(x_0=\frac{\pi}{2}\). Also find its angle of inclination.

Hints

- Evaluate the function and derivative at the given input. - Use point-slope form. - Relate the derivative value to the tangent slope. - Give the inclination angle in \([0^\circ, 180^\circ)\).

Solution

1. The point of tangency is \(\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, 1\right)\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\cos x-\sin x\). The slope at \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\) is \(-1\). 3. Use point-slope form: \(y-1=-\left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\). Therefore, \(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{2}+1\). 4. Since the slope is \(-1\), the angle of inclination is \(135^\circ\).

Answer

Tangent line: \(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{2}+1\) Angle of inclination: \(135^\circ\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 38
Let \(g(x)=2\cos x+1\). Find the equation of the tangent line at \(P=\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}, g\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)\right)\). Then find its angle of inclination.

Hints

- Evaluate the function to find the point. - Differentiate cosine and keep the constant factor. - Use point-slope form for the tangent line. - A slope of \(-\sqrt{3}\) has an inclination angle in the second quadrant.

Solution

1. Evaluate the function: \(g\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)=2\cdot\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)+1=0\). Thus, the point is \(\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}, 0\right)\). 2. Differentiate: \(g'(x)=-2\sin x\). The tangent slope is \(g'\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)=-\sqrt{3}\). 3. Use point-slope form: \(y=-\sqrt{3}\left(x-\frac{2\pi}{3}\right)\). Therefore, \(y=-\sqrt{3}x+\frac{2\pi\sqrt{3}}{3}\). 4. The standard angle of inclination in \([0^\circ, 180^\circ)\) is \(120^\circ\).

Answer

Tangent line: \(y=-\sqrt{3}x+\frac{2\pi\sqrt{3}}{3}\) Angle of inclination: \(120^\circ\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 39
Let \(f(x)=2\cos x+x\). Find equations for the tangent line and the normal line to the graph at \(P=(\pi, f(\pi))\).

Hints

- Evaluate the function at the given input. - Use the derivative to find the tangent slope. - The normal slope is the negative reciprocal of the tangent slope. - Write both lines in point-slope form.

Solution

1. Find the point: \(f(\pi)=2\cos\pi+\pi=\pi-2\). Thus, \(P=(\pi, \pi-2)\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=-2\sin x+1\). The tangent slope is \(f'(\pi)=1\). Therefore, the tangent line is \(y-(\pi-2)=x-\pi\), or \(y=x-2\). 3. The normal slope is \(-1\). Thus, \(y-(\pi-2)=-(x-\pi)\), or \(y=-x+2\pi-2\).

Answer

Tangent line: \(y=x-2\) Normal line: \(y=-x+2\pi-2\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 40
Let \(f(x)=\sin x-\cos x\). Find equations for the tangent line and the normal line to the graph at \(P=\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\right)\).

Hints

- Evaluate the function to locate the point. - Differentiate sine and cosine carefully. - Use the derivative value as the tangent slope. - Use the negative reciprocal for the normal slope.

Solution

1. Evaluate the function: \(f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=1\). Thus, the point is \(\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, 1\right)\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\cos x+\sin x\). The tangent slope is \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=1\). Therefore, the tangent line is \(y-1=x-\frac{\pi}{2}\), or \(y=x-\frac{\pi}{2}+1\). 3. The normal slope is \(-1\). Thus, \(y-1=-\left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\), or \(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{2}+1\).

Answer

Tangent line: \(y=x-\frac{\pi}{2}+1\) Normal line: \(y=-x+\frac{\pi}{2}+1\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 41
Let \(f(x)=e^x\). a) Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph of \(f\) at \(x=0\). b) Show that the tangent line to the graph of \(f\) at \(x=1\) passes through the origin. c) Use the derivative function \(f'\) to explain what makes the base \(e\) different from other exponential bases, such as \(2\).

Hints

- What is the point-slope formula for a tangent line at \(x=x_0\)? - What form does an equation of a line through the origin have? - Recall the derivative rule for \(a^x\). - Compare the slope of \(e^x\) at each point with the function value there.

Solution

1. Since \(f(0)=e^0=1\) and \(f'(x)=e^x\), the slope at \(x=0\) is \(f'(0)=1\). Using point-slope form, \(y-1=1(x-0)\), so the tangent line is \(y=x+1\). 2. At \(x=1\), \(f(1)=e\) and \(f'(1)=e\). The tangent line is \(y-e=e(x-1)\), which simplifies to \(y=ex\). Because this line contains \((0, 0)\), it passes through the origin. 3. For \(f(x)=e^x\), the derivative is the function itself: \(f'(x)=e^x=f(x)\). For a different base, \(a^x\), the derivative is \(\ln(a)a^x\). Only when \(a=e\) is the factor \(\ln(a)\) equal to \(1\).

Answer

a) \(y=x+1\) b) The tangent line is \(y=ex\), so it passes through \((0, 0)\). c) The base \(e\) is the unique positive base for which the derivative of \(e^x\) equals \(e^x\) itself.
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 42
For an exponential function \(h_a(x)=a^x\), the instantaneous rate of change at \(x=0\) depends on the base \(a\). a) Approximate the slopes of \(h_2(x)=2^x\) and \(h_3(x)=3^x\) at \(x=0\) by evaluating the difference quotient \(\frac{a^h-1}{h}\) with \(h=0.0001\). b) The number \(e\approx2.71828\) is the base for which this slope is exactly \(1\). Explain why this property makes it easier to differentiate a function such as \(f(x)=e^{2x+5}\).

Hints

- Substitute each value of \(a\) and the given value of \(h\) carefully into the difference quotient. - Compare both approximate slopes with \(1\). - Recall the derivative rule for \(a^x\) and consider what happens when \(\ln(a)=1\). - Which differentiation rule applies to \(e^{2x+5}\)?

Solution

1. For \(a=2\), \(\frac{2^{0.0001}-1}{0.0001}\approx0.6932\). 2. For \(a=3\), \(\frac{3^{0.0001}-1}{0.0001}\approx1.0987\). 3. In general, \(\frac{d}{dx}a^x=\ln(a)a^x\). Because \(\ln(e)=1\), differentiating an exponential with base \(e\) does not introduce an additional base-dependent factor. Applying the chain rule gives \(f'(x)=2e^{2x+5}\).

Answer

a) For base \(2\), the slope is approximately \(0.6932\). For base \(3\), the slope is approximately \(1.0987\). b) Since \(\frac{d}{dx}e^x=e^x\), only the derivative of the exponent contributes an additional factor. Thus, \(f'(x)=2e^{2x+5}\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 43
Let \(f(x)=10e^x+x^2\). Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of \(f\) at \((-1, f(-1))\). Give the coefficients exactly. Then find the tangent line’s angle of inclination to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Hints

- Find both \(f(-1)\) and \(f'(-1)\). - Use point-slope form for the tangent line. - Keep \(e\) symbolic in the exact equation. - Use the inverse tangent of the slope to find the angle.

Solution

1. Find the point of tangency: \(f(-1)=10e^{-1}+1=\frac{10}{e}+1\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=10e^x+2x\). The slope at \(x=-1\) is \(m=f'(-1)=\frac{10}{e}-2\). 3. Use point-slope form: \(y-\left(\frac{10}{e}+1\right)=\left(\frac{10}{e}-2\right)(x+1)\). Simplifying gives \(y=\left(\frac{10}{e}-2\right)x+\frac{20}{e}-1\). 4. The angle of inclination satisfies \(\tan\theta=m\). Therefore, \(\theta=\arctan\left(\frac{10}{e}-2\right)\approx 59.2^\circ\).

Answer

Tangent line: \(y=\left(\frac{10}{e}-2\right)x+\frac{20}{e}-1\) Angle of inclination: \(\theta\approx 59.2^\circ\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 44
Determine whether each statement about \(f(x)=e^x\), \(q(x)=\ln x\), and simple transformations is true or false. Briefly justify each answer. a) If \(g(x)=3e^x\), then \(g'(x)=3e^x\). b) The graph of \(h(x)=e^x-1\) passes through the origin. c) Because \(f'(x)=e^x\) is positive for every real \(x\), \(f\) is strictly increasing. d) For \(x>0\), the derivative of \(q(x)=\ln x\) is \(q'(x)=\ln x\). e) The range of \(k(x)=e^x-5\) is \(\{y\in\mathbb{R}\mid y>-5\}\).

Hints

- Use the basic derivative formulas for \(e^x\) and \(\ln x\). - Check a claimed intercept by substitution. - Connect a positive first derivative with increasing behavior. - Treat a vertical translation as a change in output values, not in derivative structure.

Solution

1. The constant-multiple rule gives \(g'(x)=3e^x\), so statement a is true. 2. Since \(h(0)=e^0-1=0\), the graph contains \((0,0)\). Statement b is true. 3. Since \(f'(x)=e^x>0\) for every real \(x\), \(f\) is strictly increasing. Statement c is true. 4. For \(x>0\), \(q'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), not \(\ln x\). Statement d is false. 5. The range of \(e^x\) is \((0,\infty)\). Shifting down \(5\) units gives \((-5,\infty)\). Statement e is true.

Answer

a) True b) True c) True d) False e) True
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 45
Consider the family of functions \(f_k(x)=ke^x-x\), where \(k\in\mathbb{R}\setminus\{0\}\). a) Find \(f_k'(x)\). b) The tangent line at \(x=0\) passes through \((2, 5)\). Find \(k\).

Hints

- Use the point-slope form of a tangent line. - Find both the function value and derivative value at \(x=0\). - A point on the tangent line must satisfy its equation. - Express the tangent slope and y-intercept in terms of \(k\).

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f_k'(x)=ke^x-1\). 2. At \(x=0\), \(f_k(0)=k\) and \(f_k'(0)=k-1\). 3. The tangent line is \(y=(k-1)x+k\). 4. Substitute \((2, 5)\): \(5=2(k-1)+k\). 5. Solve \(5=3k-2\) to obtain \(k=\frac{7}{3}\).

Answer

a) \(f_k'(x)=ke^x-1\) b) \(k=\frac{7}{3}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 46
The graph of \(f(x)=ba^x\), where \(a,b>0\), passes through \((1,45)\) and \((2,135)\). a) Is this exponential growth or decay? Explain using the points. b) Find \(a\) and \(b\). c) Rewrite \(f\) as \(be^{kx}\). Use the chain rule to find \(f'(x)\), then find the slope at \(x=0\).

Hints

- For consecutive integer inputs, compare the two outputs by division. - Use either point to find the scale factor after finding the base. - Rewriting the exponential with base \(e\) makes the exponent's derivative visible.

Solution

1. The output rises from \(45\) to \(135\), so the function shows exponential growth. The ratio for one input step is \(a=135/45=3\). 2. From \(45=ba\), obtain \(b=15\). Thus \(f(x)=15\cdot3^x\). 3. Since \(3=e^{\ln(3)}\), we get \(f(x)=15e^{x\ln(3)}\), so \(k=\ln(3)\). The chain rule gives \(f'(x)=15\ln(3)e^{x\ln(3)}\). 4. At zero, the slope is \(f'(0)=15\ln(3)\approx16.48\).

Answer

a) Growth, because the output increases as the input increases. b) \(a=3\), \(b=15\). c) \(f(x)=15e^{x\ln(3)}\); \(f'(x)=15\ln(3)e^{x\ln(3)}\); \(f'(0)=15\ln(3)\approx16.48\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 47
Let \(f(x)=\ln x\), where \(x>0\). a) Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph of \(f\) at \(x_0=e^2\). b) A tangent line to the graph passes through the origin. Find the point of tangency and the tangent-line equation. c) Another tangent touches the graph at \(x_1=\sqrt{e}\). Find the x-intercept of this tangent line.

Hints

- Write the tangent line at a general input \(u\). - A line through the origin has y-intercept \(0\). - The tangent slope is the derivative value at the point of tangency. - Use logarithm properties for powers of \(e\).

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\). 2. At \(x_0=e^2\), \(f(e^2)=2\) and \(f'(e^2)=\frac{1}{e^2}\). Therefore, \(y=\frac{1}{e^2}(x-e^2)+2=\frac{x}{e^2}+1\). 3. The tangent line at a general input \(u>0\) is \(y=\frac{1}{u}(x-u)+\ln u=\frac{x}{u}+\ln u-1\). For this line to pass through the origin, \(\ln u-1=0\), so \(u=e\). The point of tangency is \((e, 1)\), and the tangent line is \(y=\frac{x}{e}\). 4. At \(x_1=\sqrt{e}\), the tangent line is \(y=\frac{x}{\sqrt{e}}-\frac{1}{2}\). Setting \(y=0\) gives the x-intercept \(x=\frac{\sqrt{e}}{2}\).

Answer

a) \(y=\frac{x}{e^2}+1\) b) Point of tangency: \((e, 1)\); tangent line: \(y=\frac{x}{e}\) c) x-intercept: \(x=\frac{\sqrt{e}}{2}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 48
Let \(f(x)=\ln x\). a) Find the tangent line to the graph of \(f\) that is parallel to \(y=x\). b) A tangent line to the graph passes through \(A(0, -2)\). Find its equation. c) Show that the tangent line at \(x=u\) intersects the y-axis at \((0, \ln u-1)\). Then find \(u\) when this y-intercept is \(3\).

Hints

- Parallel lines have equal slopes. - Write the tangent line at a general input \(u\). - A point on the y-axis determines the tangent’s y-intercept. - Set \(x=0\) in the general tangent equation.

Solution

1. A line parallel to \(y=x\) has slope \(1\). Since \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), solve \(\frac{1}{x}=1\), giving \(x=1\). Since \(f(1)=0\), the tangent line is \(y=x-1\). 2. The tangent line at a general input \(u>0\) is \(y=\frac{x}{u}+\ln u-1\). Passing through \((0, -2)\) requires \(\ln u-1=-2\), so \(u=e^{-1}\). The slope is \(1/u=e\), giving \(y=ex-2\). 3. From the general tangent equation, setting \(x=0\) gives \(y=\ln u-1\), so the y-intercept is \((0, \ln u-1)\). For an intercept of \(3\), \(\ln u-1=3\), so \(u=e^4\).

Answer

a) \(y=x-1\) b) \(y=ex-2\) c) The y-intercept is \((0, \ln u-1)\), and \(u=e^4\) when the intercept is \(3\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 49
Let \(f(x)=3x+2\ln(x)\) for \(x>0\), and let \(G_f\) be its graph. a) Find the point on \(G_f\) where the slope is \(5\). b) Determine whether there is a point on \(G_f\) where the slope is \(2\). Justify your answer. c) Find the equation of the tangent line to \(G_f\) that passes through the origin.

Hints

- The derivative gives the slope of the graph. - Check any solution against the function's domain. - Write the tangent line at a general x-value \(u\), then use the fact that it passes through the origin. - Recall that \(\ln(x)\) is defined only for positive \(x\).

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=3+\frac{2}{x}\). 2. For slope \(5\), solve \(3+\frac{2}{x}=5\). This gives \(x=1\), and \(f(1)=3+2\ln(1)=3\). The point is \(P(1, 3)\). 3. For slope \(2\), solve \(3+\frac{2}{x}=2\), which gives \(x=-2\). This value is outside the domain \(x>0\), so no such point exists. 4. Let the tangent point have x-coordinate \(u>0\). The tangent line is \(y=f'(u)(x-u)+f(u)\). Because it passes through \((0, 0)\), \(0=\left(3+\frac{2}{u}\right)(-u)+3u+2\ln(u)\). 5. Simplifying gives \(-2+2\ln(u)=0\), so \(\ln(u)=1\) and \(u=e\). 6. The slope is \(f'(e)=3+\frac{2}{e}\). Since the line passes through the origin, its equation is \(y=\left(3+\frac{2}{e}\right)x\).

Answer

a) \(P(1, 3)\) b) No. Solving for slope \(2\) gives \(x=-2\), which is outside the domain. c) \(y=\left(3+\frac{2}{e}\right)x\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 50
For \(k>0\), let \(f_k(x)=\frac{1}{k}e^x\). Show that for every \(k\), exactly one tangent line to the graph of \(f_k\) passes through \(P(k, 0)\). Find the equation of this tangent line in terms of \(k\).

Hints

- Write the tangent line at a general x-value \(x_0\). - Substitute the coordinates of \(P\) into that line. - Factor the resulting equation. - Explain why the exponential factor cannot be zero.

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f_k'(x)=\frac{1}{k}e^x\). 2. The tangent line at \(x=x_0\) is \(y=f_k'(x_0)(x-x_0)+f_k(x_0)\). 3. Requiring the line to pass through \(P(k, 0)\) gives \(0=\frac{1}{k}e^{x_0}(k-x_0)+\frac{1}{k}e^{x_0}\). 4. Factor: \(0=\frac{1}{k}e^{x_0}(k-x_0+1)\). Since \(k>0\) and \(e^{x_0}>0\), the nonzero factor can be divided out. Therefore, \(x_0=k+1\). This solution is unique because the remaining equation is linear. 5. Substitute \(x_0=k+1\): \(y=\frac{e^{k+1}}{k}(x-k-1)+\frac{e^{k+1}}{k}=\frac{e^{k+1}}{k}(x-k)\).

Answer

The point of tangency occurs at \(x_0=k+1\), and the tangent line is \(y=\frac{e^{k+1}}{k}(x-k)\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 51
Let \(f(x)=a\ln(x)\), where \(x>0\) and \(a>0\). 1. Find \(a\) so that the slope of the graph at \(x=2\) is \(1.5\). 2. For \(a=3\), find the absolute change in the function value when the input is increased by \(20\%\). 3. Prove that when the input \(x\) increases by a fixed percentage \(p\), the function value always increases by the same absolute amount. Express that amount in terms of \(a\) and \(p\).

Hints

- Recall the derivative of \(\ln(x)\). - Express a percent increase as a multiplication factor. - Expand \(\ln(kx)\) using the product property. - Check whether the original input cancels from the difference.

Solution

1. The derivative is \(f'(x)=\frac{a}{x}\). The condition \(f'(2)=1.5\) gives \(\frac{a}{2}=1.5\), so \(a=3\). 2. A \(20\%\) increase changes \(x\) to \(1.2x\). Thus, \(f(1.2x)-f(x)=3\ln(1.2x)-3\ln(x)=3\ln(1.2)\approx0.547\). 3. A \(p\%\) increase changes \(x\) to \(x\left(1+\frac{p}{100}\right)\). The change is \(a\ln\!\left(x\left(1+\frac{p}{100}\right)\right)-a\ln(x)=a\ln\!\left(1+\frac{p}{100}\right)\), which is independent of \(x\).

Answer

1. \(a=3\) 2. \(3\ln(1.2)\approx0.547\) 3. \(a\ln\!\left(1+\frac{p}{100}\right)\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 52
Let \(g(x)=1-2\ln x\), where \(x>0\). a) Describe the transformations that produce the graph of \(g\) from the graph of \(y=\ln x\). b) Find the coordinates of the point on the graph where the tangent line is parallel to \(y=-x+4\).

Hints

- Read the effects of the factor and constant from the formula. - Parallel lines have equal slopes. - Set the derivative equal to the target slope. - Substitute the resulting input into the original function.

Solution

1. Multiply the y-values of \(\ln x\) by \(2\), reflect the graph across the x-axis, and then shift it up \(1\) unit. 2. The given line has slope \(-1\). Differentiate: \(g'(x)=-\frac{2}{x}\). Set the derivative equal to \(-1\): \(-\frac{2}{x}=-1\), so \(x=2\). The corresponding y-value is \(g(2)=1-2\ln2\).

Answer

a) Vertically stretch by a factor of \(2\), reflect across the x-axis, and shift up \(1\) unit. b) \((2, 1-2\ln2)\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 53
For \(x>0\) and \(k\in\mathbb{R}\), let \(f_k(x)=k\ln(x)-x+1\). 1. Show that \(P=(1, 0)\) lies on every graph in the family. 2. Find the slope of the tangent line at \(P\) in terms of \(k\). 3. Show that \(P\) is the only point shared by two graphs \(f_{k_1}\) and \(f_{k_2}\) when \(k_1\neq k_2\).

Hints

- Substitute \(x=1\). - Differentiate with respect to \(x\). - Set two family members equal and cancel their common terms. - Solve the remaining logarithmic equation.

Solution

1. \(f_k(1)=k\ln(1)-1+1=0\), so every graph passes through \((1, 0)\). 2. The derivative is \(f_k'(x)=\frac{k}{x}-1\). Thus, the slope at \(x=1\) is \(f_k'(1)=k-1\). 3. If two graphs intersect, then \(k_1\ln(x)-x+1=k_2\ln(x)-x+1\). Hence, \((k_1-k_2)\ln(x)=0\). Since \(k_1\neq k_2\), \(\ln(x)=0\), so \(x=1\). The corresponding output is \(0\), so the only shared point is \((1, 0)\).

Answer

1. \(f_k(1)=0\) 2. \(k-1\) 3. The only shared point is \((1, 0)\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 54
Let \(f(x)=\log_3x\), where \(x>0\). Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph at \(x_0=3\).

Hints

- Recall the derivative of \(\log_bx\). - Find the function value and derivative value at \(x=3\). - Use point-slope form. - Convert between base-3 and natural logarithms if needed.

Solution

1. The point on the graph is \(f(3)=\log_33=1\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x\ln3}\). Thus, the slope at \(x=3\) is \(f'(3)=\frac{1}{3\ln3}\). 3. Use point-slope form: \(y-1=\frac{1}{3\ln3}(x-3)\). Therefore, \(y=\frac{x}{3\ln3}+1-\frac{1}{\ln3}\).

Answer

\(y=\frac{x}{3\ln3}+1-\frac{1}{\ln3}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 55
Let \(h(x)=\log_bx\), where \(b>0\) and \(b\ne1\). For what value of \(b\) does the graph have slope \(0.5\) at \(x=2\)?

Hints

- Recall the derivative of \(\log_bx\). - Substitute the given input and slope. - Solve the resulting equation for \(\ln b\). - Exponentiate to solve for \(b\).

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(h'(x)=\frac{1}{x\ln b}\). 2. Use the given slope: \(\frac{1}{2\ln b}=0.5=\frac{1}{2}\). Therefore, \(\ln b=1\), so \(b=e\).

Answer

\(b=e\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 56
Use the derivative rule for \(\ln x\) to find a quadratic polynomial \(p\) whose graph is tangent to \(f(x)=\ln x\) at \((1,0)\) and passes through \(A(2,4)\).

Hints

- Tangent graphs have the same function value and slope at the point of tangency. - Use the logarithm derivative rule to determine the required slope at \(x=1\). - Start with a general quadratic and translate the two tangency conditions plus the extra point into three equations.

Solution

1. Write \(p(x)=ax^2+bx+c\). 2. Tangency at \((1,0)\) requires \(p(1)=0\) and \(p'(1)=f'(1)\). 3. Since \(f'(x)=\frac1x\), \(f'(1)=1\). Therefore, \(a+b+c=0\) and \(2a+b=1\). 4. The point \(A(2,4)\) gives \(4a+2b+c=4\). 5. Solving the three equations gives \(a=3\), \(b=-5\), and \(c=2\). Thus \(p(x)=3x^2-5x+2\).

Answer

\(p(x)=3x^2-5x+2\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 57
The spread of an announcement through a company with \(800\) employees is modeled by \(N(t)=800(1-0.85^t)\). Here, \(t\) is the number of hours since the announcement was first shared, and \(N(t)\) is the number of employees who know it. a) Describe the transformations that produce the graph of \(N\) from the graph of \(h(t)=0.85^t\). b) What value does \(N(t)\) approach as \(t\to\infty\)? Interpret the result. c) Find \(N'(t)\) and the initial rate at which the announcement spreads at \(t=0\).

Hints

- Rewrite the function to make the transformations visible. - Consider what repeated multiplication by \(0.85\) does as \(t\) increases. - Use the derivative rule for an exponential function with base \(a\). - What does a rate at \(t=0\) describe about the start of the process?

Solution

1. Rewrite the function as \(N(t)=-800(0.85^t)+800\). Starting with \(h(t)=0.85^t\), reflect the graph across the \(t\)-axis, stretch it vertically by a factor of \(800\), and shift it up \(800\) units. 2. Since \(0<0.85<1\), \(0.85^t\to 0\) as \(t\to\infty\). Therefore, \(N(t)\to 800\), meaning the model predicts that eventually all \(800\) employees will know the announcement. 3. Using \(\frac{d}{dt}(a^t)=a^t\ln(a)\), \(N'(t)=-800\ln(0.85)(0.85^t)\). 4. At \(t=0\), \(N'(0)=-800\ln(0.85)\approx 130.02\). Initially, the announcement is spreading at about \(130\) employees per hour.

Answer

a) Reflect across the \(t\)-axis, stretch vertically by a factor of \(800\), and shift up \(800\) units. b) \(N(t)\to 800\). The model predicts that the announcement eventually reaches the entire company. c) \(N'(t)=-800\ln(0.85)(0.85^t)\), and \(N'(0)\approx 130.02\) employees per hour.
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 58
For \(k>0\), let \(h_k(x)=k\cos(x)\) on \(\left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right]\). 1. State the range of \(h_k\). 2. Find the tangent line \(t_k\) to the graph at \(x_0=\frac{\pi}{4}\). 3. The tangent line and the coordinate axes enclose a triangle in the first quadrant. Find its area in terms of \(k\). 4. Find \(k\) if the area is \(10\) square units.

Hints

- Determine the values of cosine on the stated interval. - Use point-slope form for the tangent line. - Find both axis intercepts of the tangent line. - Use the area formula for a right triangle.

Solution

1. On the given interval, \(0\leq\cos(x)\leq1\). Since \(k>0\), the range is \([0, k]\). 2. Since \(h_k\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}\) and \(h_k'(x)=-k\sin(x)\), the tangent slope is \(-\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}\). Thus \(t_k: y=-\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}\left(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right)+\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}\). 3. The y-intercept is \(\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\), and the x-intercept is \(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\). Therefore, \(A(k)=\frac{1}{2}\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{4}\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)^2\). 4. Set \(A(k)=10\): \(\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{4}\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)^2=10\). Solving gives \(k=\frac{20\sqrt{2}}{\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)^2}\approx8.87\).

Answer

1. \([0, k]\) 2. \(t_k: y=-\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}x+\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{2}\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\) 3. \(A(k)=\frac{k\sqrt{2}}{4}\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)^2\) 4. \(k=\frac{20\sqrt{2}}{\left(1+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)^2}\approx8.87\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 59
Let \(f(x)=\cos x\). The graph of \(f\) and the graph of its derivative \(f'\) are shown on \([-2\pi,2\pi]\). One curve is solid and the other is dashed. a) Determine which curve represents \(f\) and which represents \(f'\). Justify your answer using function values and slope behavior at a convenient input such as \(x=0\) or \(x=\pi\). b) The derivative can be written as \(f'(x)=\cos(x+c)\). Find the smallest positive value of \(c\), and describe the horizontal shift that transforms the graph of \(f\) into the graph of \(f'\).
Figure for problem 532605

Hints

- Compare the two graph values at \(x=0\). - Match the sign of the derivative with where cosine is increasing or decreasing. - Use a phase-shift identity relating sine and cosine.

Solution

1. Since \(f(0)=1\), the solid curve, which passes through \((0,1)\), represents \(f\). At \(x=0\), cosine has a local maximum, so its derivative is \(0\). The dashed curve passes through \((0,0)\) and is negative on \((0,\pi)\), matching \(f'(x)=-\sin x\). 2. Since \(\cos\left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=-\sin x\), the smallest positive value is \(c=\frac{\pi}{2}\). This shifts the cosine graph left by \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Answer

a) The solid curve represents \(f(x)=\cos x\), and the dashed curve represents \(f'(x)=-\sin x\). b) \(c=\frac{\pi}{2}\). Shift the graph of \(f\) left by \(\frac{\pi}{2}\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 60
The graph shows \(f(x)=0.5x+\cos x\), \(g(x)=\cos x\), and \(h(x)=0.5x\) on \([-2,8]\). a) Explain how the graph of \(f\) is obtained by adding the y-values of \(g\) and \(h\). Illustrate at \(x=0\). b) Find an equation of the tangent line to \(f\) at \(x_0=\pi\). c) Find all inputs in \([0,2\pi]\) where the graph of \(f\) has a horizontal tangent.
Figure for problem 532607

Hints

- Compare the three formulas term by term. - A tangent line requires both \(f(x_0)\) and \(f'(x_0)\). - A horizontal tangent has derivative value \(0\).

Solution

1. Since \(f(x)=g(x)+h(x)\), the y-coordinate on \(f\) is the sum of the corresponding y-coordinates on \(g\) and \(h\). At \(x=0\), \(f(0)=1\). 2. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=0.5-\sin x\). At \(x=\pi\), \(f'(\pi)=0.5\) and \(f(\pi)=\frac{\pi}{2}-1\). Thus, the tangent is \(t(x)=0.5x-1\). 3. Horizontal tangents satisfy \(\sin x=\frac{1}{2}\). On \([0,2\pi]\), the solutions are \(x=\frac{\pi}{6}\) and \(x=\frac{5\pi}{6}\).

Answer

a) Add corresponding y-values: \(f(x)=g(x)+h(x)\). At \(x=0\), \(f(0)=1\). b) \(t(x)=0.5x-1\) c) \(x=\frac{\pi}{6}\) and \(x=\frac{5\pi}{6}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 61
Let \(f(x)=\ln(x)\) for \(x>0\). At an arbitrary point \(P(a, f(a))\), where \(a>0\), a tangent line \(t\) is drawn to the graph. The tangent line crosses the y-axis at \(S(0, y_S)\). The figure shows an example with \(a=2\). a) Find the equation of \(t\) in terms of \(a\). b) Find the coordinates of \(S\) in terms of \(a\). c) Show that the vertical distance between the y-coordinate of \(P\) and the y-coordinate of \(S\) is constant, independent of \(a\). State the distance.
Figure for problem 532616

Hints

- Use point-slope form for a tangent line at \(x=a\). - Recall the derivative of the natural logarithm. - A y-intercept occurs where \(x=0\). - Subtract the two y-coordinates and simplify. - A result with no \(a\) is constant for all allowed values of \(a\).

Solution

1. Differentiate: \(f'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), so the tangent slope at \(x=a\) is \(\frac{1}{a}\). 2. Use point-slope form: \(y-\ln(a)=\frac{1}{a}(x-a)\). Therefore, \(t: y=\frac{1}{a}x-1+\ln(a)\). 3. Set \(x=0\) to find the y-intercept: \(y_S=\ln(a)-1\). Thus \(S=(0, \ln(a)-1)\). 4. The y-coordinate of \(P\) is \(\ln(a)\). The vertical distance is \(\ln(a)-(\ln(a)-1)=1\), which is independent of \(a\).

Answer

a) \(t: y=\frac{1}{a}x-1+\ln(a)\) b) \(S=(0, \ln(a)-1)\) c) The constant vertical distance is \(1\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 62
Consider \(f(x)=\sin x\) and \(g(x)=\cos x\) on \([0,\pi]\). The graphs intersect once on this interval. Find the coordinates of the intersection and the acute angle at which the graphs intersect, to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Hints

- Determine where sine and cosine have the same value on the stated interval. - Differentiate both functions to find the tangent slopes at the intersection. - Use the acute angle-between-lines formula and the requested precision.

Solution

1. Solve \(\sin x=\cos x\) on \([0,\pi]\), giving \(x=\frac{\pi}{4}\). The intersection is \(\left(\frac{\pi}{4},\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)\). 2. The derivatives are \(f'(x)=\cos x\) and \(g'(x)=-\sin x\). At the intersection, the slopes are \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\) and \(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\). 3. Thus, \(\tan(\alpha)=2\sqrt{2}\), so \(\alpha=\arctan(2\sqrt{2})\approx70.5^\circ\).

Answer

The intersection is \(\left(\frac{\pi}{4},\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)\), and the acute intersection angle is approximately \(70.5^\circ\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 63
The graph shows \(f(x)=\sin x\) on \([0,2\pi]\). Determine the slopes at \(x=0\), \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(x=\pi\), \(x=\frac{3\pi}{2}\), and \(x=2\pi\). Then describe the graph of \(f'\) and identify the familiar function it represents.
Figure for problem 534216

Hints

- Identify where the sine curve has horizontal tangents. - Determine where it is increasing or decreasing most steeply. - Match the resulting periodic slope pattern to a familiar trig graph.

Solution

1. The slopes are \(f'(0)=1\), \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=0\), \(f'(\pi)=-1\), \(f'\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}\right)=0\), and \(f'(2\pi)=1\). 2. These slope values produce the cosine graph. 3. Therefore, \(f'(x)=\cos x\).

Answer

\(f'(0)=1\), \(f'\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)=0\), \(f'(\pi)=-1\), \(f'\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}\right)=0\), \(f'(2\pi)=1\); the derivative is \(\cos x\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 64
The graph shows \(f(x)=x+1.5\sin x\), \(g(x)=x\), and \(h(x)=1.5\sin x\). a) Explain the shape of the graph of \(f\) using the graphs of \(g\) and \(h\). b) Use the graph to estimate, and then calculate, all inputs in \([0,2\pi]\) where the tangent to the graph of \(f\) is parallel to the line \(g\). c) Explain without further differentiation why \(f(x)\) cannot be negative when \(x>0\).
Figure for problem 534429

Hints

- Add corresponding y-values of the two component functions. - Parallel lines have equal slopes. - Use the bound \(-1\le\sin x\le1\) for the final positivity argument.

Solution

1. Since \(f(x)=g(x)+h(x)\), the graph of \(f\) is obtained by adding the corresponding y-values, so it oscillates around \(y=x\). 2. The line \(g\) has slope \(1\). Since \(f'(x)=1+1.5\cos x\), parallel tangents satisfy \(\cos x=0\), giving \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\) and \(x=\frac{3\pi}{2}\) on the stated interval. 3. For \(0<x\le\pi\), \(\sin x\ge0\), so \(f(x)>0\). For \(x>\pi\), \(f(x)\ge x-1.5>\pi-1.5>0\).

Answer

a) The graph of \(f\) is the pointwise sum of \(g\) and \(h\), so it oscillates around \(y=x\). b) \(x=\frac{\pi}{2}\) and \(x=\frac{3\pi}{2}\) c) For \(0<x\le\pi\), both terms are nonnegative. For \(x>\pi\), \(f(x)\ge x-1.5>0\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 65
The figure shows three graphs labeled A, B, and C for the functions \(f(x)=0.5x-\cos x\), \(g(x)=0.5x\), and \(h(x)=-\cos x\). a) Match each graph label to its function. b) Find the coordinates of all points on the graph of \(f\) in \([0,2\pi]\) where the slope is \(0.5\). c) Determine whether the graph of \(f\) has horizontal tangents. Give all such inputs if they exist.
Figure for problem 534430

Hints

- Compare the shapes and formulas of the three functions. - Set the derivative equal to the desired slope in part b. - A horizontal tangent requires the derivative to equal \(0\). - Use the unit circle for the resulting sine equations.

Solution

1. Graph B is the line through the origin, so it represents \(g\). Graph C is the reflected cosine curve, so it represents \(h\). Their pointwise sum is graph A, which represents \(f\). 2. Since \(f'(x)=0.5+\sin x\), slope \(0.5\) occurs when \(\sin x=0\). On \([0,2\pi]\), the inputs are \(0\), \(\pi\), and \(2\pi\), giving points \((0,-1)\), \(\left(\pi,\frac{\pi}{2}+1\right)\), and \((2\pi,\pi-1)\). 3. Horizontal tangents satisfy \(\sin x=-\frac{1}{2}\), so \(x=\frac{7\pi}{6}+2\pi n\) or \(x=\frac{11\pi}{6}+2\pi n\), where \(n\in\mathbb{Z}\).

Answer

a) A: \(f\); B: \(g\); C: \(h\) b) \((0,-1)\), \(\left(\pi,\frac{\pi}{2}+1\right)\), and \((2\pi,\pi-1)\) c) \(x=\frac{7\pi}{6}+2\pi n\) or \(x=\frac{11\pi}{6}+2\pi n\), where \(n\in\mathbb{Z}\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 66
Let \(f(x)=\ln(x)\) for \(x>0\). At \(P(a, f(a))\), a tangent line \(t\) is drawn to the graph. a) Show that the tangent always intersects the y-axis at \(S(0, \ln(a)-1)\). b) Compare \(f(a)\) with the y-coordinate of \(S\). What fixed vertical distance separates the two values? c) The graph shows the tangent for one value of \(a\). Determine \(a\) from the tangent’s intercepts.
Figure for problem 534465

Hints

- Differentiate the natural logarithm. - Substitute \(x=0\) into the general tangent equation. - Subtract the y-coordinate of \(S\) from \(f(a)\). - Use the displayed intercepts to find the tangent slope, then set it equal to \(f^{\prime}(a)\).

Solution

1. Since \(f^{\prime}(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), the tangent at \(x=a\) has equation \(y-\ln(a)=\frac{1}{a}(x-a)\). 2. Simplifying gives \(y=\frac{1}{a}x-1+\ln(a)\). At \(x=0\), \(y=\ln(a)-1\), so the y-intercept is \(S(0, \ln(a)-1)\). 3. The vertical difference is \(f(a)-y_S=\ln(a)-(\ln(a)-1)=1\). 4. In the displayed example, the tangent passes through \((0, -1)\) and \((1, 0)\), so its slope is \(1\). Because the tangent slope is \(\frac{1}{a}\), \(\frac{1}{a}=1\), and therefore \(a=1\).

Answer

a) The tangent is \(y=\frac{1}{a}x-1+\ln(a)\), so its y-intercept is \(S(0, \ln(a)-1)\). b) The vertical distance is always \(1\) unit. c) \(a=1\)
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 67
Consider the family of functions \(f_c(x)=\ln(x)+c\), where \(x>0\) and \(c\in\mathbb{R}\). The figure shows graphs p and q. a) Find \(c\) for each graph. b) Determine how the zero changes as \(c\) increases. c) Find \(f_c'(x)\) and explain why all graphs have the same slope at \(x=2\).
Figure for problem 534466

Hints

- Evaluate the graphs at \(x=1\). - Solve the zero equation for \(x\). - The derivative of an added constant is zero.

Solution

1. Since \(\ln(1)=0\), \(f_c(1)=c\). Graph p has value \(2\) at \(x=1\), so \(c=2\). Graph q has value \(-1\) at \(x=1\), so \(c=-1\). 2. A zero satisfies \(\ln(x)+c=0\), so \(x=e^{-c}\). As \(c\) increases, \(-c\) decreases, so the zero moves left toward the y-axis. 3. The derivative is \(f_c'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), which does not depend on \(c\). Therefore, every graph has slope \(f_c'(2)=\frac{1}{2}\) at \(x=2\).

Answer

a) p: \(c=2\); q: \(c=-1\) b) The zero is \(x=e^{-c}\) and moves left as \(c\) increases. c) \(f_c'(x)=\frac{1}{x}\), so the common slope at \(x=2\) is \(\frac{1}{2}\).
Derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential, and logarithmic functions 68
Let \(f(x)=\sin x\) and \(g(x)=\cos x\) for \(x\in[0, \pi]\). a) Find the input \(x_P\) at which the tangent lines to the two graphs are parallel. b) Show that the product of the two tangent slopes at a common input \(x\) is \(h(x)=-\frac{1}{2}\sin(2x)\). c) Use part b to explain why there is no input in \([0, \pi]\) at which the two tangent lines are perpendicular. d) Find inputs \(x_1,x_2\in[0, \pi]\) such that the tangent to \(f\) at \(x_1\) is perpendicular to the tangent to \(g\) at \(x_2\).

Hints

- Parallel lines have equal slopes. - Use the double-angle identity for sine. - Perpendicular nonvertical lines have a slope product of \(-1\). - Use the maximum possible values of sine and cosine in part d.

Solution

1. The derivatives are \(f'(x)=\cos x\) and \(g'(x)=-\sin x\). Parallel tangents have equal slopes, so \(\cos x=-\sin x\). On \([0, \pi]\), this gives \(x_P=\frac{3\pi}{4}\). 2. The product of the slopes is \(f'(x)g'(x)=-\sin x\cos x=-\frac{1}{2}\sin(2x)\). 3. Perpendicular nonvertical lines require a slope product of \(-1\). That would require \(-\frac{1}{2}\sin(2x)=-1\), or \(\sin(2x)=2\), which is impossible. Therefore, no common input produces perpendicular tangents. 4. For different inputs, require \(\cos(x_1)[-\sin(x_2)]=-1\), so \(\cos(x_1)\sin(x_2)=1\). On \([0, \pi]\), this occurs when \(x_1=0\) and \(x_2=\frac{\pi}{2}\).

Answer

a) \(x_P=\frac{3\pi}{4}\) b) \(f'(x)g'(x)=-\frac{1}{2}\sin(2x)\) c) No such common input exists. d) \(x_1=0\), \(x_2=\frac{\pi}{2}\)

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