How to use the chain rule of the reciprocal function

How to use the chain rule of the reciprocal function

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to identify inside and outside functions, calculate derivatives, and apply the chain rule. It begins with defining functions F of X and G of X, then moves on to derivatives and rewriting expressions. The chain rule is applied by substituting G of X into F prime, leading to the final answer for H prime of X. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inside function G(x) as described in the video?

x + 13

x - 13

x * 13

x / 13

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the derivative of F(x) expressed in the video?

1 / x^2

-1 / x^2

x^2 / -1

-1 / x

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical rule is applied when plugging G(x) into F prime?

Product Rule

Quotient Rule

Chain Rule

Power Rule

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final expression for H prime of X?

1 / (X + 13)^2

X + 13

-1 / (X + 13)^2

-1 / (X + 13)

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the final expression for H prime of X, what operation is performed on X + 13?

Multiplication

Exponentiation

Subtraction

Addition