Solving Problems

Involving
Differentiation
Determine the derivative of the following.

3.8 Solving Problems Involving Differentiation

Solving problems involving differentiation
1. Analyze the problem and determine the given
and what is required.
2. Sketch the figure describe in the problem.
3. Label all quantities with symbols.
4. Set up an equation that relates the variables.
5. Analyze how will be the problem be solve using
derivatives.

3.8 Solving Problems Involving Differentiation

 Application on Logarithmic Functions
Determine the equation of the tangent line
parallel to the line 2x – y + 3 = 0, for the curve
y=5 ln x.

3.8 Solving Problems Involving Differentiation

 Application on Related Rates
In a hot air balloon festival in Pampanga, Mr.
Mercado’s air balloon is pumped into a spherical
balloon at a rate of 10 ft3/min. When the radius
is 4 ft, at what rate is the radius changing?

3.8 Solving Problems Involving Differentiation

A balloon leaving the ground 60 feet from an
observer , rises vertically at the rate of 10ft/sec.
How fast is the balloon receding from the observer
after 8 seconds?

3.8 Solving Problems Involving Differentiation

At noon, ship A is 150 km west of ship B. Ship A
is sailing east at 35 km/h and ship B is sailing
north at 25 km/h. At what rate is the distance
between the ships changing at 4:00 PM?

3.8 Solving Problems Involving Differentiation

Solving Problems
Involving
Differentiation