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EXERCISE 3: DIFFERENTIATION

dy
1. In each following y is given as a function of x. Find the derived function dx :

a. x4
b. 6 x-3
c. x2 - x-2
d. x2 (x-1 – x-2)
e. (5x2 – 2)2
f. x3 - 1
2x

2. Find the gradient of the curve with equation y = f(x) at the point where x = a, when:

a. f(x) = x6 , a = -2
b. f(x) = -5x2 , a = 4
c. f(x) = 1 – 3x2 , a = ½
1
d. f(x) = √x , a = 4
e. f(x) = x2 (2x - 1) , a = -1

3. Diagram shows the sketch of the curve y = x2 – 2x, which cuts the x-axis at the origin O
and the point A, and passes through the point B (1, -1). Find the gradient of the curve at
the points A, B, O.

O A

B (1, -1)

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