Calculus Examples

Find dy/dx y=(4x)/(x-3)
Step 1
Differentiate both sides of the equation.
Step 2
The derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3
Differentiate the right side of the equation.
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Step 3.1
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3.2
Differentiate using the Quotient Rule which states that is where and .
Step 3.3
Differentiate.
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Step 3.3.1
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 3.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.3
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3.3.4
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 3.3.5
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3.3.6
Simplify terms.
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Step 3.3.6.1
Add and .
Step 3.3.6.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.6.3
Subtract from .
Step 3.3.6.4
Simplify the expression.
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Step 3.3.6.4.1
Subtract from .
Step 3.3.6.4.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 3.3.6.4.3
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.6.5
Combine and .
Step 3.3.6.6
Simplify the expression.
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Step 3.3.6.6.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.6.6.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 4
Reform the equation by setting the left side equal to the right side.
Step 5
Replace with .