MCV4U Quiz Derivative

<Part 1> Calculate the instantaneous rate of change of f(x) with respect to x at the given value of
x.

3x
a) f(x) = 3- 12 x2 , x=5 c) f(x) =​ x−4 ,​ x= -5

b) f(x) = 13
7x
, ​x= 3 9x
d) f(x) = 4x−1 , x= -1

<Part 2 > Write an equation of the tangent to each curve at the given point.

a) y = 4 x3 - 2x ,​ P(2, 1) c) y = 73 ​- 4x
3
, P(-1, 4)
x

√x−3 1
b) y = 4 , P(3, 7) d) y = 2x
( x2 + 6 ), P( -1, 5)
√x

<Part 3>Find the slope of the tangent to the curve at the given value of x.

a) y = x3 − 4x2 − 2x + 7 where x = -11

b) y= 5x 4 + 7x3 − 2 where x= 6

<Part 4> An open-top box is to be built from a rectangular piece of cardboard that is 1 m by 1.5
m. Squares are to be cut from each corner, the sides folded up to form an open-top box and then
the seems are taped in place. What is the maximum capacity of a box that is constructed in this
way? (Clearly draw and label a diagram.)