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ESci 112 – Differential Calculus (Calculus for Engineers I)

2nd Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

Problem Set No. 1

Differentiation of Algebraic Functions

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General Instructions:
• All answers/solutions shall be written using white bond papers (A4) and kindly
write your answers/solutions neatly and systematically. Box all final
answers.
• Erasures and superimpositions are strongly prohibited.
• The deadline of submission will be until 5:00 PM of March 27, 2023 (Monday).
• For any questions or clarifications, kindly contact your instructor.
Evaluate the following:
𝑥 2 −1
1. lim 𝑥 2 +3𝑥−4
𝑥→1

2. Find the value or values of x for which the function is discontinuous where
𝑥+3
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 −3𝑥 2+2𝑥

(𝑥+2)3 −(𝑥−2)3
3. lim
𝑥→∞ 𝑥2

For items 4 to 6, find the derivative using Definition 2.1;

2𝑥
4. 𝑦 = 𝑥+1
𝑑𝐴
5. Given 𝐴 = 𝜋𝑟 2 , find 𝑑𝑟
5𝑥 2
6. 𝑦 = 4𝑥−1