Calculus Examples

Evaluate the Derivative at x=3 y=(4x-6)/(3x+8) , x=3
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Step 1
Differentiate using the Quotient Rule which states that is where and .
Step 2
Differentiate.
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Step 2.1
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.2
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.3
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.4
Multiply by .
Step 2.5
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.6
Simplify the expression.
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Step 2.6.1
Add and .
Step 2.6.2
Move to the left of .
Step 2.7
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.8
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.9
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.10
Multiply by .
Step 2.11
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.12
Simplify the expression.
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Step 2.12.1
Add and .
Step 2.12.2
Multiply by .
Step 3
Simplify.
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Step 3.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.3
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 3.3.1
Combine the opposite terms in .
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Step 3.3.1.1
Reorder the factors in the terms and .
Step 3.3.1.2
Subtract from .
Step 3.3.1.3
Add and .
Step 3.3.2
Simplify each term.
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Step 3.3.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.3
Add and .
Step 4
Evaluate the derivative at .
Step 5
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 5.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.2
Add and .
Step 5.3
Raise to the power of .