Use Quotient Rule: To find the derivative of the function (3x2−1)/(x−2), we will use the quotient rule. The quotient rule states that if you have a function that is the quotient of two functions, f(x)/g(x), its derivative is given by (f′(x)g(x)−f(x)g′(x))/(g(x))2.
Identify Functions: First, let's identify the functions f(x) and g(x) in our case. Here, f(x)=3x2−1 and g(x)=x−2. We will need to find their derivatives, f′(x) and g′(x), respectively.
Find Derivatives: The derivative of f(x)=3x2−1 with respect to x is f′(x)=6x, since the derivative of x2 is 2x and the derivative of a constant is 0.
Apply Quotient Rule: The derivative of g(x)=x−2 with respect to x is g′(x)=1, since the derivative of x is 1 and the derivative of a constant is 0.
Simplify Numerator: Now we apply the quotient rule. The derivative of our function is: egin{equation}\frac{(6x \cdot (x - 2) - (3x^2 - 1) \cdot 1)}{(x - 2)^2}.\end{equation}
Combine Like Terms: Let's simplify the numerator of the derivative. We distribute 6x into (x−2) and (3x2−1) into 1:(6x2−12x−(3x2−1))/(x−2)2.
Final Simplified Form: Further simplifying the numerator, we combine like terms: egin{equation}\frac{(6x^2 - 12x - 3x^2 + 1)}{(x - 2)^2}.\end{equation}
Final Simplified Form: Further simplifying the numerator, we combine like terms: (6x2−12x−3x2+1)/(x−2)2.After combining like terms, the numerator becomes: (3x2−12x+1)/(x−2)2.
Final Simplified Form: Further simplifying the numerator, we combine like terms: (6x2−12x−3x2+1)/(x−2)2.After combining like terms, the numerator becomes: (3x2−12x+1)/(x−2)2.This is the simplified form of the derivative. There are no further simplifications, and we have not made any math errors.
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