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Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Mathematics & Statistics -Commerce

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Composite FunctionsInverse FunctionsLogarithmic FunctionsImplicit Functions
Card 1Composite Functions

What is the Chain Rule formula for differentiating composite functions?

Answer

If y = f(u) and u = g(x), then: dy/dx = (dy/du) × (du/dx) This is used when we have a function inside another function. Example: For y = (3x² + 5)⁴ Let u = 3x² + 5, so y = u⁴ dy/du = 4u³, du/dx = 6x…

Card 2Composite Functions

Find dy/dx for y = (4x³ + 3x² - 2x)⁶

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Identify the composite function Let u = 4x³ + 3x² - 2x, so y = u⁶ Step 2: Find derivatives dy/du = 6u⁵ du/dx = 12x² + 6x - 2 Step 3: Apply chain rule dy/dx = (dy/du) ×…

Card 3Inverse Functions

What is the formula for derivative of inverse functions?

Answer

If y = f(x) has an inverse function x = f⁻¹(y), then: dx/dy = 1/(dy/dx), provided dy/dx ≠ 0 This means the derivative of the inverse function is the reciprocal of the derivative of the original funct…

Card 4Inverse Functions

Find the rate of change of demand (x) with respect to price (y) if y = 20 + 15x + x²

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Find dy/dx dy/dx = 15 + 2x Step 2: Apply inverse function rule dx/dy = 1/(dy/dx) dx/dy = 1/(15 + 2x) Step 3: Interpret Rate of change of demand with respect to price =…

Card 5Logarithmic Functions

What is logarithmic differentiation and when is it used?

Answer

Logarithmic differentiation is used for functions involving: 1. Products of multiple functions 2. Quotients of complex functions 3. Functions with variable exponents [f(x)]^g(x) Method: 1. Take natur…

Card 6Logarithmic Functions

Find dy/dx for y = (3 + x)^x using logarithmic differentiation

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Take natural logarithm ln y = ln[(3 + x)^x] = x ln(3 + x) Step 2: Differentiate both sides (1/y) × (dy/dx) = x × 1/(3 + x) + ln(3 + x) × 1 (1/y) × (dy/dx) = x/(3 + x) +…

Card 7Logarithmic Functions

Find dy/dx for y = [(2x + 3)⁵]/[(3x - 1)³√(5x - 2)]

Answer

Step-by-step solution: Step 1: Rewrite using negative exponents y = (2x + 3)⁵(3x - 1)⁻³(5x - 2)⁻¹/² Step 2: Take natural logarithm ln y = 5ln(2x + 3) - 3ln(3x - 1) - (1/2)ln(5x - 2) Step 3: Differen…

Card 8Implicit Functions

What is an implicit function and how do we differentiate it?

Answer

Implicit Function: A relation where y cannot be easily expressed as y = f(x) Examples: x² + y² = 25, xy = log(xy) Differentiation Process: 1. Differentiate both sides with respect to x 2. Use chain r…

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What are the important topics in Differentiation for Maharashtra Board Class 12 Mathematics & Statistics -Commerce?
Key topics in Differentiation include Derivative of Composite Functions (Chain Rule), Derivative of Inverse Functions, Logarithmic Differentiation, Implicit Differentiation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 12 board exam.
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There are 20 flashcards for Differentiation covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Differentiation for the Maharashtra Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Differentiation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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