AP Calculus AB & BC · 鼎睿学苑

Unit 2: Differentiation
Definition & Fundamental Properties

单元 2:求导
定义与基本性质

Build the derivative from limits, master the core differentiation rules, and connect instantaneous rates of change to the tangent line.

从极限出发构建导数,掌握核心求导法则,并把瞬时变化率与切线联系起来。

10–12% of AP Exam 占 AP 考试 10–12% ~13–14 Class Periods 约 13–14 课时 10 Topics 10 个小节

Defining Average and Instantaneous Rates of Change at a Point

定义某一点处的平均变化率与瞬时变化率

Big Idea The derivative starts with a simple question: how fast is something changing right now? We answer it by first computing average rates of change over an interval, then shrinking that interval to zero.
核心思想 导数(derivative)起源于一个简单的问题:某个量此刻变化得有多快?我们先在一个区间上计算平均变化率(average rate of change,再让这个区间收缩为零。
Average Rate of Change (Difference Quotient)
平均变化率(差商)
$$ \text{AROC} = \frac{f(b) - f(a)}{b - a} $$

This is the slope of the secant line connecting $(a, f(a))$ and $(b, f(b))$. It tells you how much $f$ changes, on average, per unit change in $x$ over the interval $[a, b]$.

这就是连接 $(a, f(a))$ 与 $(b, f(b))$ 两点的割线(secant line的斜率。它表示在区间 $[a, b]$ 上,$x$ 每变化一个单位,$f$ 平均变化多少。

The instantaneous rate of change at $x = a$ is the limit of the average rate of change as the interval shrinks to zero — that is, as $b \to a$ (or equivalently, as $h \to 0$).

$x = a$ 处的瞬时变化率(instantaneous rate of change就是当区间收缩为零时(即 $b \to a$,等价地 $h \to 0$)平均变化率的极限。

Instantaneous Rate of Change (Two Equivalent Forms)
瞬时变化率(两种等价形式)
$$ f'(a) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(a+h) - f(a)}{h} = \lim_{x \to a} \frac{f(x) - f(a)}{x - a} $$
Geometric Meaning The average rate of change = slope of the secant line through two points. The instantaneous rate of change = slope of the tangent line at a single point. As the two points on the secant line get closer and closer together, the secant line becomes the tangent line.
几何意义 平均变化率 = 过两点的割线的斜率。 瞬时变化率 = 单点处切线(tangent line的斜率。 当割线上的两点不断靠近时,割线就变成了切线。
Worked Example — Average vs. Instantaneous Rate例题——平均变化率 vs. 瞬时变化率

Given $f(x) = x^2 + 1$.

已知 $f(x) = x^2 + 1$。

AROC on $[1, 3]$:

区间 $[1, 3]$ 上的平均变化率:

$$\frac{f(3) - f(1)}{3 - 1} = \frac{(9+1)-(1+1)}{2} = \frac{8}{2} = 4$$

Instantaneous rate at $x = 1$:

$x = 1$ 处的瞬时变化率:

$$\begin{aligned} f'(1) &= \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(1+h) - f(1)}{h} \\[4pt] &= \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(1+h)^2 + 1 - 2}{h} \\[4pt] &= \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{2h + h^2}{h} \\[4pt] &= \lim_{h \to 0} (2 + h) = 2 \end{aligned}$$
The average rate of change of $f(x) = x^3$ on the interval $[1, 4]$ is:
$f(x) = x^3$ 在区间 $[1, 4]$ 上的平均变化率是:
$12$
$27$
$21$
$63$
✓ Correct! AROC $= \frac{f(4) - f(1)}{4 - 1} = \frac{64 - 1}{3} = \frac{63}{3} = 21$.✓ 正确!平均变化率 $= \frac{f(4) - f(1)}{4 - 1} = \frac{64 - 1}{3} = \frac{63}{3} = 21$。
✗ Not quite. AROC $= \frac{f(4) - f(1)}{4 - 1} = \frac{64 - 1}{3} = \frac{63}{3} = 21$. Don't forget to divide by the interval width!✗ 还差一点。平均变化率 $= \frac{f(4) - f(1)}{4 - 1} = \frac{64 - 1}{3} = \frac{63}{3} = 21$。别忘了要除以区间长度!

Defining the Derivative of a Function and Using Derivative Notation

定义函数的导数与使用导数记号

In Topic 2.1 we found the derivative at a single point. Now we generalize: the derivative of $f$ is itself a function that gives the slope of the tangent line at every point where the limit exists.

在 2.1 中我们求出了某一点处的导数。现在把它推广:$f$ 的导数本身就是一个函数,它在每个极限存在的点处给出切线的斜率。

Definition of the Derivative Function
导数函数的定义
$$ f'(x) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h} $$

provided this limit exists

前提是该极限(limit)存在

Notation — All Mean the Same Thing $f'(x)$ — "f prime of x" (Lagrange notation) $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ — "dy dx" (Leibniz notation — looks like a fraction but is a single symbol) $y'$ — shorthand when $y = f(x)$ $\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x)]$ — operator notation: "the derivative with respect to $x$ of $f(x)$" You must be comfortable reading and writing all of these — the AP exam uses them interchangeably.
记号——含义相同 $f'(x)$ ——“f prime of x”(拉格朗日记号) $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ ——“dy dx”(莱布尼茨记号——形如分数,但实际上是单一符号) $y'$ ——当 $y = f(x)$ 时的简写 $\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x)]$ ——算子记号:“$f(x)$ 对 $x$ 求导” 这几种记号都必须熟练读写——AP 考试会混用。
Tangent Line Equation The derivative at a point gives the slope of the tangent line at that point. The equation of the tangent line to $y = f(x)$ at $x = a$ is: $$ y - f(a) = f'(a)(x - a) $$
切线方程 某点处的导数即该点切线的斜率(slope)。曲线 $y = f(x)$ 在 $x = a$ 处的切线方程为: $$ y - f(a) = f'(a)(x - a) $$
Worked Example — Finding Derivative from the Definition例题——用定义求导

Find $f'(x)$ for $f(x) = 3x^2$ using the limit definition.

用极限定义求 $f(x) = 3x^2$ 的导数 $f'(x)$。

$$\begin{aligned} f'(x) &= \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{3(x+h)^2 - 3x^2}{h} \\[4pt] &= \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{3x^2 + 6xh + 3h^2 - 3x^2}{h} \\[4pt] &= \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{6xh + 3h^2}{h} \\[4pt] &= \lim_{h \to 0} (6x + 3h) = 6x \end{aligned}$$
Worked Example — Equation of a Tangent Line例题——切线方程

Find the equation of the tangent line to $f(x) = x^2$ at $x = 3$.

求 $f(x) = x^2$ 在 $x = 3$ 处的切线方程。

Step 1: $f(3) = 9$

第 1 步:$f(3) = 9$

Step 2: $f'(x) = 2x \;\Longrightarrow\; f'(3) = 6$

第 2 步:$f'(x) = 2x \;\Longrightarrow\; f'(3) = 6$

Step 3: Point-slope form:

第 3 步:点斜式:

$$\begin{aligned} y - 9 &= 6(x - 3) \\ y &= 6x - 9 \end{aligned}$$
Which of the following represents $\dfrac{d}{dx}[x^3]$ evaluated at $x = 2$ using the limit definition?
下列哪一个表示用极限定义在 $x = 2$ 处求 $\dfrac{d}{dx}[x^3]$?
$\displaystyle\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(x+h)^3 - x^3}{h}$
$\displaystyle\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(2+h)^3 - 8}{h}$
$\displaystyle\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{2^3 - h^3}{h}$
$\displaystyle\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(2+h)^3 - (2-h)^3}{h}$
✓ Correct! The limit definition of the derivative at $x = 2$ is $f'(2) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(2+h) - f(2)}{h} = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(2+h)^3 - 8}{h}$.✓ 正确!$x = 2$ 处导数的极限定义为 $f'(2) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(2+h) - f(2)}{h} = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(2+h)^3 - 8}{h}$。
✗ Not quite. Use the limit definition $f'(a) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(a+h) - f(a)}{h}$. With $f(x) = x^3$ and $a = 2$, this becomes $\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(2+h)^3 - 8}{h}$.✗ 还差一点。使用极限定义 $f'(a) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(a+h) - f(a)}{h}$。代入 $f(x) = x^3$ 与 $a = 2$,得 $\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(2+h)^3 - 8}{h}$。

Estimating Derivatives of a Function at a Point

估计函数在某点处的导数

When you don't have a formula for $f$ but have a table of values or a graph, you can still estimate the derivative using a difference quotient with nearby points.

当没有 $f$ 的解析式,只有一张数值表或一张图像时,仍可以用相邻点的差商(difference quotient)来估计导数。

Key Technique To estimate $f'(a)$ from a table, use the two values closest to $a$: $$ f'(a) \approx \frac{f(b) - f(c)}{b - c} $$ where $b$ and $c$ are the table values flanking $a$ (or closest available).
关键技巧 要从表格中估计 $f'(a)$,取与 $a$ 最接近的两个值: $$ f'(a) \approx \frac{f(b) - f(c)}{b - c} $$ 其中 $b$、$c$ 是表中夹住 $a$ 的两个值(若不可用,则取最近的两点)。
Exam Skill — Show Your Setup! You must write the difference quotient before evaluating. Just writing the numerical answer — even if correct — will not earn full credit on free-response questions. Example of proper presentation: $f'(3) \approx \dfrac{f(4) - f(3)}{4 - 3} = \dfrac{12.8 - 11.2}{1} = 1.6$
考试技巧——写出过程! 在计算前必须写出差商表达式。在自由作答题中,仅写出数值答案——即使正确——也得不到满分。 规范作答示例: $f'(3) \approx \dfrac{f(4) - f(3)}{4 - 3} = \dfrac{12.8 - 11.2}{1} = 1.6$
Interactive · Secant → Tangent Line Explorer互动 · 割线 → 切线探索器

Drag the slider to move point $Q$ toward point $P$ and watch the secant line approach the tangent line.

拖动滑块,让点 $Q$ 逼近点 $P$,观察割线如何逼近切线。

h = 3.00
Secant slope割线斜率 =  |  Tangent slope切线斜率 =
Worked Example — Estimating from a Table例题——根据表格估计导数

Given table:

已知下表:

$x$1346
$f(x)$281120

Estimate $f'(3)$ using symmetric values around $x=3$:

用 $x = 3$ 两侧对称的值估计 $f'(3)$:

$$f'(3) \approx \frac{f(4) - f(1)}{4 - 1} = \frac{11 - 2}{3} = 3$$

Or, using the closest points on each side:

或者取两侧距离最近的点:

$$f'(3) \approx \frac{f(4) - f(3)}{4 - 3} = \frac{11 - 8}{1} = 3$$

Connecting Differentiability and Continuity

可微性与连续性的联系

The Key Theorem If $f$ is differentiable at $x = a$, then $f$ is continuous at $x = a$. Equivalently (contrapositive): If $f$ is not continuous at $x = a$, then $f$ is not differentiable at $x = a$.
关键定理 若 $f$ 在 $x = a$ 处可微(differentiable,则 $f$ 在 $x = a$ 处连续(continuous 等价(逆否命题):若 $f$ 在 $x = a$ 处连续,则 $f$ 在 $x = a$ 处可微。
Caution — The Converse is False! A function can be continuous at a point but not differentiable there. Differentiability is a stronger condition than continuity.
注意——逆命题不成立! 函数在某点可以连续但不可微(即“连续但不可微”)。可微性是比连续性更强的条件。
Where Does the Derivative Fail to Exist?
导数在哪些情形下不存在?
TypeWhat It Looks LikeExample
Corner / CuspSharp change in direction; left and right derivatives differ$f(x) = |x|$ at $x = 0$
Vertical TangentTangent line is vertical (slope → $\pm\infty$)$f(x) = \sqrt[3]{x}$ at $x = 0$
DiscontinuityJump, removable, or infinite discontinuityPiecewise function with a jump
类型表现例子
拐角 / 尖点(corner / cusp方向急剧改变;左、右导数不相等$f(x) = |x|$ 在 $x = 0$
垂直切线(vertical tangent切线为竖直方向(斜率 → $\pm\infty$)$f(x) = \sqrt[3]{x}$ 在 $x = 0$
不连续点跳跃、可去或无穷不连续点含跳跃的分段函数
How to Check Differentiability 1. Is $f$ continuous at the point? If not → not differentiable. 2. Do the left-hand and right-hand derivatives exist and are they equal? $$ \lim_{h \to 0^-} \frac{f(a+h) - f(a)}{h} = \lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{f(a+h) - f(a)}{h} $$ If both conditions hold, the function is differentiable at $x = a$.
如何判断可微性 1. $f$ 在该点是否连续?若不连续 → 不可微。 2. 左导数与右导数是否都存在且相等? $$ \lim_{h \to 0^-} \frac{f(a+h) - f(a)}{h} = \lim_{h \to 0^+} \frac{f(a+h) - f(a)}{h} $$ 两条都满足时,函数在 $x = a$ 处可微。
Worked Example — Checking Differentiability of a Piecewise Function例题——判断分段函数的可微性

Is $f$ differentiable at $x = 2$?

$f$ 在 $x = 2$ 处是否可微?

$$f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2, & x \le 2 \\ 4x - 4, & x > 2 \end{cases}$$

Step 1 — Continuity:

第 1 步 —— 连续性:

$$\lim_{x \to 2^-} x^2 = 4, \quad \lim_{x \to 2^+}(4x-4) = 4, \quad f(2) = 4 \;\;\checkmark$$

Step 2 — Derivatives from each side:

第 2 步 —— 两侧的导数:

$$\begin{aligned} \text{Left: } &\frac{d}{dx}(x^2) = 2x \;\Longrightarrow\; 2(2) = 4 \\[4pt] \text{Right: } &\frac{d}{dx}(4x-4) = 4 \end{aligned}$$

Left $=$ Right $= 4$, so $f$ is differentiable at $x=2$ and $f'(2) = 4$. ✓

左 $=$ 右 $= 4$,因此 $f$ 在 $x=2$ 处可微,$f'(2) = 4$。✓

If $f$ is differentiable at $x = 5$, which of the following must be true?
若 $f$ 在 $x = 5$ 处可微,下列哪一项必然成立?
$f'(5) = 0$
$f$ is continuous at $x = 5$$f$ 在 $x = 5$ 处连续
$f$ has no sharp corners anywhere$f$ 处处没有尖角
$f$ is defined for all real numbers$f$ 对所有实数都有定义
✓ Correct! Differentiability implies continuity. If a function is differentiable at a point, it must be continuous there.✓ 正确!可微蕴含连续。若函数在某点可微,则它在该点必然连续。
✗ Not quite. Differentiability at a point implies continuity at that point. It does not mean the derivative is zero, nor that the function is smooth everywhere or defined everywhere.✗ 还差一点。某点可微仅蕴含该点连续,并不意味着导数为零,也不意味着函数处处光滑或处处有定义。

Applying the Power Rule

应用幂法则

Why This Matters The power rule is the single most-used differentiation rule. It works for any real exponent and replaces the tedious limit definition for polynomial-type functions.
为什么重要 幂法则(power rule)是使用率最高的求导(differentiate)法则。它适用于任意实指数,可以替代对多项式类函数繁琐的极限定义。
The Power Rule
幂法则
$$ \frac{d}{dx}\left[x^n\right] = n \cdot x^{n-1} $$

for any real number $n$

对任意实数 $n$ 都成立

Rewriting Before Differentiating Many functions must be rewritten in the form $x^n$ before applying the power rule: $\sqrt{x} = x^{1/2}$  →  $\frac{d}{dx}[\sqrt{x}] = \frac{1}{2}x^{-1/2}$ $\dfrac{1}{x^3} = x^{-3}$  →  $\frac{d}{dx}\left[\frac{1}{x^3}\right] = -3x^{-4}$ $\sqrt[3]{x^2} = x^{2/3}$  →  $\frac{d}{dx}\left[\sqrt[3]{x^2}\right] = \frac{2}{3}x^{-1/3}$
求导前先改写 许多函数必须先改写成 $x^n$ 的形式,才能套用幂法则: $\sqrt{x} = x^{1/2}$  →  $\frac{d}{dx}[\sqrt{x}] = \frac{1}{2}x^{-1/2}$ $\dfrac{1}{x^3} = x^{-3}$  →  $\frac{d}{dx}\left[\frac{1}{x^3}\right] = -3x^{-4}$ $\sqrt[3]{x^2} = x^{2/3}$  →  $\frac{d}{dx}\left[\sqrt[3]{x^2}\right] = \frac{2}{3}x^{-1/3}$
Worked Example — Power Rule with Rewriting例题——改写后应用幂法则

Find the derivative of $f(x) = 5x^4 - \dfrac{2}{\sqrt{x}}$.

求 $f(x) = 5x^4 - \dfrac{2}{\sqrt{x}}$ 的导数。

Rewrite: $f(x) = 5x^4 - 2x^{-1/2}$

改写:$f(x) = 5x^4 - 2x^{-1/2}$

$$\begin{aligned} f'(x) &= 5 \cdot 4 x^3 - 2\!\left(-\tfrac{1}{2}\right)x^{-3/2} \\[4pt] &= 20x^3 + x^{-3/2} \\[4pt] &= 20x^3 + \frac{1}{x^{3/2}} \end{aligned}$$
$\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left[\dfrac{3}{\sqrt{x}}\right] =$
$\dfrac{3}{2\sqrt{x}}$
$-\dfrac{3}{2}x^{1/2}$
$-\dfrac{3}{2x^{3/2}}$
$\dfrac{3}{2x^{3/2}}$
✓ Correct! Rewrite: $\frac{3}{\sqrt{x}} = 3x^{-1/2}$. Then $\frac{d}{dx}[3x^{-1/2}] = 3 \cdot (-\frac{1}{2}) x^{-3/2} = -\frac{3}{2}x^{-3/2} = -\frac{3}{2x^{3/2}}$.✓ 正确!改写:$\frac{3}{\sqrt{x}} = 3x^{-1/2}$。然后 $\frac{d}{dx}[3x^{-1/2}] = 3 \cdot (-\frac{1}{2}) x^{-3/2} = -\frac{3}{2}x^{-3/2} = -\frac{3}{2x^{3/2}}$。
✗ Not quite. First rewrite as $3x^{-1/2}$, then apply the power rule: $3 \cdot (-\frac{1}{2}) x^{-3/2} = -\frac{3}{2x^{3/2}}$. Watch the sign from the negative exponent!✗ 还差一点。先改写为 $3x^{-1/2}$,再应用幂法则:$3 \cdot (-\frac{1}{2}) x^{-3/2} = -\frac{3}{2x^{3/2}}$。注意负指数带来的符号!

Derivative Rules: Constant, Sum, Difference, and Constant Multiple

导数法则:常数、求和、求差与常数倍

Fundamental Differentiation Rules
基本求导法则
RuleFormula
Constant$\dfrac{d}{dx}[c] = 0$
Constant Multiple$\dfrac{d}{dx}[c \cdot f(x)] = c \cdot f'(x)$
Sum$\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x) + g(x)] = f'(x) + g'(x)$
Difference$\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x) - g(x)] = f'(x) - g'(x)$
法则公式
常数(constant$\dfrac{d}{dx}[c] = 0$
常数倍(constant multiple$\dfrac{d}{dx}[c \cdot f(x)] = c \cdot f'(x)$
求和(sum$\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x) + g(x)] = f'(x) + g'(x)$
求差(difference$\dfrac{d}{dx}[f(x) - g(x)] = f'(x) - g'(x)$
Key Takeaway You can differentiate polynomial functions term by term. Constants "come along for the ride" (constant multiple rule), and the derivative of any standalone constant is zero.
要点 多项式可以逐项求导。常数会“跟着出来”(常数倍法则),而任何孤立常数的导数都为零。
Worked Example — Combining Rules例题——综合运用各法则

Find $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ if $y = 7x^5 - 3x^3 + 4x - 9$.

求 $y = 7x^5 - 3x^3 + 4x - 9$ 的 $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$。

$$\begin{aligned} \frac{dy}{dx} &= 7 \cdot 5x^4 - 3 \cdot 3x^2 + 4 \cdot 1 - 0 \\[4pt] &= 35x^4 - 9x^2 + 4 \end{aligned}$$

Derivatives of cos x, sin x, ex, and ln x

cos x、sin x、ex 与 ln x 的导数

Essential Derivatives to Memorize
必背的基本导数
Function $f(x)$Derivative $f'(x)$
$\sin x$$\cos x$
$\cos x$$-\sin x$
$e^x$$e^x$
$\ln x$$\dfrac{1}{x}$
函数 $f(x)$导数 $f'(x)$
$\sin x$$\cos x$
$\cos x$$-\sin x$
$e^x$$e^x$
$\ln x$$\dfrac{1}{x}$
Watch the Sign! The derivative of $\cos x$ is $\mathbf{-}\sin x$ — note the negative sign. Many students forget this. Memory aid: the "co-" functions (cosine, cotangent, cosecant) all pick up a negative sign when differentiated.
小心符号! $\cos x$ 的导数是 $\mathbf{-}\sin x$——注意那个负号。许多同学会忘记。 记忆口诀:以“co-”开头的函数(余弦、余切、余割)求导后都会多出一个负号
Recognizing Limit Definitions Sometimes a limit on the exam is secretly the definition of a derivative in disguise: $$ \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + h\right) - \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)}{h} $$ This is $f'(\pi/3)$ where $f(x) = \sin x$, so the answer is $\cos(\pi/3) = 1/2$.
识别导数的极限定义 考试中的极限有时其实就是导数定义的“伪装”: $$ \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3} + h\right) - \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)}{h} $$ 这就是 $f(x) = \sin x$ 时的 $f'(\pi/3)$,所以答案是 $\cos(\pi/3) = 1/2$。
Worked Example — Derivatives of Transcendental Functions例题——超越函数的导数

Find $f'(x)$ for $f(x) = 3e^x + 5\sin x - 2\ln x$.

求 $f(x) = 3e^x + 5\sin x - 2\ln x$ 的导数 $f'(x)$。

$$\begin{aligned} f'(x) &= 3e^x + 5\cos x - 2 \cdot \frac{1}{x} \\[4pt] &= 3e^x + 5\cos x - \frac{2}{x} \end{aligned}$$
$\displaystyle\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{e^{2+h} - e^2}{h}$ equals:等于:
$0$
$2e$
$1$
$e^2$
✓ Correct! This limit is the definition of $f'(2)$ where $f(x) = e^x$. Since $\frac{d}{dx}[e^x] = e^x$, we get $f'(2) = e^2$.✓ 正确!该极限就是 $f(x) = e^x$ 时 $f'(2)$ 的定义。由于 $\frac{d}{dx}[e^x] = e^x$,所以 $f'(2) = e^2$。
✗ Not quite. Recognize this as $f'(2)$ where $f(x) = e^x$. The derivative of $e^x$ is $e^x$, so the answer is $e^2$.✗ 还差一点。把它认作 $f(x) = e^x$ 时的 $f'(2)$。$e^x$ 的导数仍是 $e^x$,因此答案是 $e^2$。
Derivation — Why $\dfrac{d}{dx}[\sin x] = \cos x$ (from the limit definition)推导——为何 $\dfrac{d}{dx}[\sin x] = \cos x$(从极限定义出发)

This proof uses two limits from Unit 1 as building blocks:

本证明用到单元 1 中的两个极限作为基础:

$$\lim_{h \to 0}\frac{\sin h}{h} = 1 \qquad\text{and}\qquad \lim_{h \to 0}\frac{\cos h - 1}{h} = 0$$

The first comes from the Squeeze Theorem on $\cos h \le \frac{\sin h}{h} \le 1$. The second follows from the first via the identity $\cos h - 1 = -\dfrac{\sin^2 h}{\cos h + 1}$.

第一个来自夹逼定理 $\cos h \le \frac{\sin h}{h} \le 1$。第二个由第一个借助恒等式 $\cos h - 1 = -\dfrac{\sin^2 h}{\cos h + 1}$ 推出。

Step 1 — Apply the limit definition.

第 1 步 —— 套用极限定义。

$$\frac{d}{dx}[\sin x] \;=\; \lim_{h\to 0}\frac{\sin(x+h)-\sin x}{h}$$

Step 2 — Expand using the sum-of-angles identity $\sin(x+h) = \sin x \cos h + \cos x \sin h$:

第 2 步 —— 用和角公式展开$\sin(x+h) = \sin x \cos h + \cos x \sin h$:

$$= \lim_{h\to 0}\frac{\sin x \cos h + \cos x \sin h - \sin x}{h}$$

Step 3 — Group the $\sin x$ terms.

第 3 步 —— 合并含 $\sin x$ 的项。

$$= \lim_{h\to 0}\frac{\sin x\,(\cos h - 1) + \cos x \,\sin h}{h} \;=\; \sin x \cdot \lim_{h\to 0}\frac{\cos h - 1}{h} \;+\; \cos x \cdot \lim_{h\to 0}\frac{\sin h}{h}$$

($\sin x$ and $\cos x$ are constants with respect to $h$, so they pull out of the $h$-limit.)

($\sin x$ 与 $\cos x$ 对 $h$ 而言都是常数,所以可以提到极限外面。)

Step 4 — Substitute the two known limits.

第 4 步 —— 代入两个已知极限。

$$= \sin x \cdot 0 \;+\; \cos x \cdot 1 \;=\; \cos x$$

Therefore $\;\dfrac{d}{dx}[\sin x] = \cos x$. The derivation for $\dfrac{d}{dx}[\cos x] = -\sin x$ is structurally identical, using $\cos(x+h) = \cos x\cos h - \sin x \sin h$.

因此$\;\dfrac{d}{dx}[\sin x] = \cos x$。$\dfrac{d}{dx}[\cos x] = -\sin x$ 的推导结构完全相同,只需使用 $\cos(x+h) = \cos x\cos h - \sin x \sin h$。

Generalization — $\dfrac{d}{dx}[a^x] = a^x \ln a$ for any base $a > 0$推广——对任意底 $a > 0$ 有 $\dfrac{d}{dx}[a^x] = a^x \ln a$

The exponential rule $\frac{d}{dx}[e^x] = e^x$ generalizes to any base $a > 0$. The trick is to rewrite $a^x$ as a composition involving $e$, then apply the chain rule.

指数函数(exponential)的法则 $\frac{d}{dx}[e^x] = e^x$ 可推广到任意底 $a > 0$。技巧是把 $a^x$ 改写为含 $e$ 的复合函数,再使用链式法则(chain rule)。

Step 1 — Rewrite using the identity $a = e^{\ln a}$.

第 1 步 —— 利用恒等式 $a = e^{\ln a}$ 进行改写。

For any $a > 0$, raising both sides to the $x$ gives

对任意 $a > 0$,两边同时取 $x$ 次幂得

$$a^x \;=\; \bigl(e^{\ln a}\bigr)^{x} \;=\; e^{x \ln a}.$$

Step 2 — Differentiate using the chain rule. The outer function is $e^u$ with $u = x \ln a$; note $\ln a$ is a constant with respect to $x$, so $\dfrac{du}{dx} = \ln a$:

第 2 步 —— 用链式法则求导。外层函数为 $e^u$,其中 $u = x \ln a$;注意 $\ln a$ 对 $x$ 而言是常数,所以 $\dfrac{du}{dx} = \ln a$:

$$\frac{d}{dx}\bigl[e^{x \ln a}\bigr] \;=\; e^{x \ln a} \cdot \ln a.$$

Step 3 — Convert back to $a^x$. Using $e^{x \ln a} = a^x$ from Step 1:

第 3 步 —— 换回 $a^x$。利用第 1 步的 $e^{x \ln a} = a^x$:

$$\frac{d}{dx}\bigl[a^x\bigr] \;=\; a^x \ln a. \qquad\Box$$
Sanity check at $a = e$.

Plugging $a = e$ into $a^x \ln a$ gives $e^x \ln e = e^x \cdot 1 = e^x$, matching the rule for $e^x$. The factor $\ln a$ is the price you pay for picking a base other than $e$.

$a = e$ 时的核对。

把 $a = e$ 代入 $a^x \ln a$,得 $e^x \ln e = e^x \cdot 1 = e^x$,正与 $e^x$ 的法则一致。$\ln a$ 这个因子就是“底不取 $e$”所要付出的代价。

Worked numerical example

$\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}\bigl[3^x\bigr] = 3^x \ln 3$.  At $x = 2$:  $3^2 \ln 3 = 9 \ln 3 \approx 9.89$.

数值例题

$\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}\bigl[3^x\bigr] = 3^x \ln 3$。 在 $x = 2$ 处: $3^2 \ln 3 = 9 \ln 3 \approx 9.89$。


The Product Rule

乘积法则

The Product Rule
乘积法则
$$ \frac{d}{dx}\left[f(x) \cdot g(x)\right] = f'(x) \cdot g(x) + f(x) \cdot g'(x) $$

Mnemonic: "derivative of the first times the second, plus the first times the derivative of the second"

口诀:“前导后不导加前不导后导”——即第一项的导数乘第二项,加上第一项乘第二项的导数。

Common Mistake The derivative of a product is NOT the product of the derivatives: $$ \frac{d}{dx}[f \cdot g] \neq f' \cdot g' $$ This is one of the most frequent errors on the AP exam.
常见错误 乘积的导数不是导数的乘积: $$ \frac{d}{dx}[f \cdot g] \neq f' \cdot g' $$ 这是 AP 考试中最常见的错误之一。
Worked Example — Product Rule例题——乘积法则

Find $\dfrac{d}{dx}\bigl[x^2 \cdot \sin x\bigr]$.

求 $\dfrac{d}{dx}\bigl[x^2 \cdot \sin x\bigr]$。

Let $f = x^2,\; g = \sin x$, so $f' = 2x,\; g' = \cos x$:

令 $f = x^2,\; g = \sin x$,则 $f' = 2x,\; g' = \cos x$:

$$\begin{aligned} \frac{d}{dx}[x^2 \sin x] &= f'g + fg' \\[4pt] &= 2x\sin x + x^2 \cos x \end{aligned}$$
Worked Example — Product Rule with Table Values例题——结合表格数值使用乘积法则

Given: $u(3)=5,\; u'(3)=-2,\; v(3)=4,\; v'(3)=7$. Find $\dfrac{d}{dx}[u(x)\cdot v(x)]$ at $x=3$.

已知:$u(3)=5,\; u'(3)=-2,\; v(3)=4,\; v'(3)=7$。求 $\dfrac{d}{dx}[u(x)\cdot v(x)]$ 在 $x=3$ 处的值。

$$\begin{aligned} &= u'(3)\cdot v(3) + u(3)\cdot v'(3) \\[4pt] &= (-2)(4) + (5)(7) \\[4pt] &= -8 + 35 = 27 \end{aligned}$$
If $f(x) = x \cdot \ln x$, then $f'(x) =$
若 $f(x) = x \cdot \ln x$,则 $f'(x) =$
$\dfrac{1}{x}$
$\ln x + 1$
$\ln x$
$x \ln x + 1$
✓ Correct! Product rule: $f'(x) = (1)(\ln x) + (x)\!\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \ln x + 1$.✓ 正确!乘积法则:$f'(x) = (1)(\ln x) + (x)\!\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \ln x + 1$。
✗ Not quite. Apply the product rule with $u = x$ and $v = \ln x$: $f'(x) = (1)(\ln x) + (x)(1/x) = \ln x + 1$.✗ 还差一点。令 $u = x,\; v = \ln x$ 套用乘积法则:$f'(x) = (1)(\ln x) + (x)(1/x) = \ln x + 1$。

The Quotient Rule

商的法则

The Quotient Rule
商的法则
$$ \frac{d}{dx}\left[\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}\right] = \frac{f'(x) \cdot g(x) - f(x) \cdot g'(x)}{[g(x)]^2} $$

Mnemonic: "Low d-High minus High d-Low, over Low squared" (Lo·dHi − Hi·dLo) / Lo²

口诀:“下导上减上导下,除以下的平方”(Lo·dHi − Hi·dLo)/ Lo²

When to Use Which Rule? Product rule when you see $f(x) \cdot g(x)$. Quotient rule when you see $\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}$. Pro tip: Sometimes you can avoid the quotient rule by rewriting a fraction as a product with a negative exponent, then using the product rule or power rule instead.
该用哪条法则? 看到 $f(x) \cdot g(x)$ 时用乘积法则 看到 $\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}$ 时用商的法则 小窍门:有时可以把分式改写成带负指数的乘积,从而绕开商的法则,改用乘积法则或幂法则。
Worked Example — Quotient Rule例题——商的法则

Find $\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left[\dfrac{\sin x}{x^2}\right]$.

求 $\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left[\dfrac{\sin x}{x^2}\right]$。

Let $f = \sin x,\; g = x^2$, so $f' = \cos x,\; g' = 2x$:

令 $f = \sin x,\; g = x^2$,则 $f' = \cos x,\; g' = 2x$:

$$\begin{aligned} \frac{d}{dx}\!\left[\frac{\sin x}{x^2}\right] &= \frac{\cos x \cdot x^2 - \sin x \cdot 2x}{(x^2)^2} \\[4pt] &= \frac{x^2\cos x - 2x\sin x}{x^4} \\[4pt] &= \frac{x\cos x - 2\sin x}{x^3} \end{aligned}$$
If $h(x) = \dfrac{e^x}{x+1}$, then $h'(0) = $
若 $h(x) = \dfrac{e^x}{x+1}$,则 $h'(0) = $
$0$
$1$
$e$
$-1$
✓ Correct! $h'(x) = \frac{e^x(x+1) - e^x \cdot 1}{(x+1)^2} = \frac{e^x \cdot x}{(x+1)^2}$. At $x = 0$: $h'(0) = \frac{e^0 \cdot 0}{1^2} = 0$.✓ 正确!$h'(x) = \frac{e^x(x+1) - e^x \cdot 1}{(x+1)^2} = \frac{e^x \cdot x}{(x+1)^2}$。在 $x = 0$ 处:$h'(0) = \frac{e^0 \cdot 0}{1^2} = 0$。
✗ Not quite. Apply the quotient rule: $h'(x) = \frac{e^x(x+1) - e^x}{(x+1)^2} = \frac{x \cdot e^x}{(x+1)^2}$. At $x=0$: $h'(0) = \frac{0}{1} = 0$.✗ 还差一点。套用商的法则:$h'(x) = \frac{e^x(x+1) - e^x}{(x+1)^2} = \frac{x \cdot e^x}{(x+1)^2}$。在 $x=0$ 处:$h'(0) = \frac{0}{1} = 0$。

Finding the Derivatives of Tangent, Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant

求正切、余切、正割与余割的导数

These derivatives are derived from the quotient rule applied to the basic trig functions. You should memorize the results.

这些导数都是把商的法则用于基本三角函数(trig functions)推出的,结果必须背下来。

Derivatives of All Six Trig Functions
六个三角函数的导数
FunctionDerivative
$\sin x$$\cos x$
$\cos x$$-\sin x$
$\tan x$$\sec^2 x$
$\cot x$$-\csc^2 x$
$\sec x$$\sec x \tan x$
$\csc x$$-\csc x \cot x$
函数导数
$\sin x$$\cos x$
$\cos x$$-\sin x$
$\tan x$$\sec^2 x$
$\cot x$$-\csc^2 x$
$\sec x$$\sec x \tan x$
$\csc x$$-\csc x \cot x$
Pattern to Remember Notice the "co-" pattern: every cofunction's derivative has a negative sign. $\cos x → -\sin x$  |  $\cot x → -\csc^2 x$  |  $\csc x → -\csc x \cot x$ Also note the "sec/csc families" pair nicely: $\sec$ goes with $\sec \cdot \tan$, while $\csc$ goes with $\csc \cdot \cot$.
规律 注意“co-”规律:每个余函数(cofunction)的导数都带负号 $\cos x → -\sin x$  |  $\cot x → -\csc^2 x$  |  $\csc x → -\csc x \cot x$ 另外,“正割族”与“余割族”各自配对得很好:$\sec$ 配 $\sec \cdot \tan$,$\csc$ 配 $\csc \cdot \cot$。
Derivation — Why d/dx[tan x] = sec²x推导——为何 d/dx[tan x] = sec²x

Derive $\dfrac{d}{dx}[\tan x]$ using the quotient rule on $\tan x = \dfrac{\sin x}{\cos x}$:

把 $\tan x = \dfrac{\sin x}{\cos x}$ 用商的法则求导:

$$\begin{aligned} \frac{d}{dx}[\tan x] &= \frac{\cos x \cdot \cos x - \sin x \cdot (-\sin x)}{\cos^2 x} \\[4pt] &= \frac{\cos^2 x + \sin^2 x}{\cos^2 x} \\[4pt] &= \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} \qquad\text{(Pythagorean identity)} \\[4pt] &= \sec^2 x \end{aligned}$$
Worked Example — Using Trig Derivatives例题——使用三角函数的导数

Find $f'(x)$ for $f(x) = 3\sec x + 2\tan x$.

求 $f(x) = 3\sec x + 2\tan x$ 的导数 $f'(x)$。

$$\begin{aligned} f'(x) &= 3\sec x\tan x + 2\sec^2 x \end{aligned}$$
$\dfrac{d}{dx}[\csc x]$ equals:
$\dfrac{d}{dx}[\csc x]$ 等于:
$\csc x \cot x$
$\sec x \cot x$
$-\sec x \tan x$
$-\csc x \cot x$
✓ Correct! The derivative of $\csc x$ is $-\csc x \cot x$. Remember, the "co-" functions always pick up a negative sign.✓ 正确!$\csc x$ 的导数是 $-\csc x \cot x$。记住,所有“co-”函数求导后都带负号。
✗ Not quite. The derivative of $\csc x$ is $-\csc x \cot x$. The negative sign is key — all "co-" function derivatives are negative.✗ 还差一点。$\csc x$ 的导数是 $-\csc x \cot x$。负号是关键——所有“co-”函数求导后都是负的。

How Unit 2 Appears on the AP Exam

单元 2 在 AP 考试中的考法

MC
MCQ — Common Question Styles

Compute derivatives using power, product, quotient rules, or trig/exponential/log formulas.

Evaluate limits that are secretly derivative definitions in disguise.

Estimate a derivative from a table of values or from a graph.

Determine where a function is or is not differentiable, and explain why.

Find the equation of a tangent line at a given point.

MC
选择题——常见题型

计算导数,使用幂、乘积、商的法则,或三角/指数/对数函数公式。

求极限,识别出它其实是导数定义的“伪装”。

估计导数:根据数值表或图像。

判断函数在何处可微、何处不可微,并说明原因。

某点处的切线方程。

FR
FRQ — Common Question Styles

Table problems: Estimate a derivative using a difference quotient from given data — you must show the setup.

Product/Quotient rule with given values: Given $f(a)$, $f'(a)$, $g(a)$, $g'(a)$, compute $(fg)'(a)$ or $(f/g)'(a)$.

Tangent line: Find the equation and use it to approximate a function value (local linearization).

Justify: Explain whether a function is differentiable at a point, citing continuity and equal one-sided derivatives.

FR
自由作答题——常见题型

表格题:用已知数据通过差商估计导数——必须写出过程。

带数值的乘积/商的法则:已知 $f(a)$、$f'(a)$、$g(a)$、$g'(a)$,求 $(fg)'(a)$ 或 $(f/g)'(a)$。

切线:求切线方程并用它估算函数值(局部线性化)。

解释:说明函数在某点是否可微,依据连续性与左右导数相等。

Top 5 Mistakes That Lose Points 1. Not showing the difference quotient setup when estimating a derivative from a table. 2. Taking the derivative of a product by differentiating each factor separately (must use product rule). 3. Sign errors with $\cos x$ derivatives and the quotient rule's subtraction. 4. Forgetting to square the denominator in the quotient rule. 5. Using incorrect notation — e.g., writing $\frac{dy}{dx}$ when you mean $\frac{d}{dx}[f(x)]$, or dropping primes.
最容易失分的 5 个错误 1. 用表格估计导数时不写出差商表达式。 2. 对乘积求导时分别对每个因子求导(必须用乘积法则)。 3. $\cos x$ 的导数和商的法则减法处出现符号错误。 4. 商的法则中忘记对分母平方。 5. 记号使用不规范——例如想写 $\frac{d}{dx}[f(x)]$ 却写成 $\frac{dy}{dx}$,或漏掉撇号。

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Limit definition
of the derivative?
导数的极限定义?

$$ f'(x) = \lim_{h \to 0}\frac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h} $$
Power Rule:
$\frac{d}{dx}[x^n] = \;?$
幂法则:
$\frac{d}{dx}[x^n] = \;?$

$$ n x^{n-1} $$
Works for any real $n$.对任意实数 $n$ 都成立。
$\frac{d}{dx}[\sin x] = \;?$

$$ \cos x $$
$\frac{d}{dx}[\cos x] = \;?$

$$ -\sin x $$
Don't forget the negative!别漏负号!
$\frac{d}{dx}[e^x] = \;?$

$$ e^x $$
The only function equal to its own derivative.唯一与自己的导数相等的函数。
$\frac{d}{dx}[\ln x] = \;?$

$$ \frac{1}{x} $$
Product Rule:
$\frac{d}{dx}[f \cdot g] = \;?$
乘积法则:
$\frac{d}{dx}[f \cdot g] = \;?$

$$ f' g + f g' $$
"d-first × second + first × d-second"“前导×后 + 前×后导”
Quotient Rule:
$\frac{d}{dx}\!\left[\frac{f}{g}\right] = \;?$
商的法则:
$\frac{d}{dx}\!\left[\frac{f}{g}\right] = \;?$

$$ \frac{f'g - fg'}{g^2} $$
"Lo dHi − Hi dLo over Lo²"“下导上 − 上导下,除以下²”
$\frac{d}{dx}[\tan x] = \;?$

$$ \sec^2 x $$
Differentiable at a point implies…?某点可微 ⇒ ?

$$\text{Differentiable} \Rightarrow \text{Continuous}$$
(converse fails)(逆命题不成立)

Unit 2 — Practice Quiz

单元 2 ——综合小测

Test yourself across the full unit. Your score updates live in the navigation bar.

用本测验自检全单元掌握情况。分数会在导航栏实时更新。

1. If $f(x) = x^4 - 3x^2 + 5$, then $f'(2) = $
1. 若 $f(x) = x^4 - 3x^2 + 5$,则 $f'(2) = $
$17$
$24$
$20$
$26$
✓ Correct! $f'(x) = 4x^3 - 6x$. So $f'(2) = 4(8) - 6(2) = 32 - 12 = 20$.✓ 正确!$f'(x) = 4x^3 - 6x$,因此 $f'(2) = 4(8) - 6(2) = 32 - 12 = 20$。
✗ Not quite. $f'(x) = 4x^3 - 6x$. Evaluate at $x = 2$: $f'(2) = 4(8) - 6(2) = 32 - 12 = 20$.✗ 还差一点。$f'(x) = 4x^3 - 6x$。在 $x = 2$ 处:$f'(2) = 4(8) - 6(2) = 32 - 12 = 20$。
2. The equation of the tangent line to $y = \sin x$ at $x = 0$ is:
2. $y = \sin x$ 在 $x = 0$ 处的切线方程是:
$y = 0$
$y = x$
$y = -x$
$y = 1$
✓ Correct! At $x = 0$: $y = \sin(0) = 0$ and $y' = \cos(0) = 1$. Tangent line: $y - 0 = 1(x - 0)$, so $y = x$.✓ 正确!在 $x = 0$ 处:$y = \sin(0) = 0$,$y' = \cos(0) = 1$。切线:$y - 0 = 1(x - 0)$,即 $y = x$。
✗ Not quite. $y(0) = \sin(0) = 0$, $y'(0) = \cos(0) = 1$. Tangent line: $y = 0 + 1 \cdot (x - 0) = x$.✗ 还差一点。$y(0) = \sin(0) = 0$,$y'(0) = \cos(0) = 1$。切线:$y = 0 + 1 \cdot (x - 0) = x$。
3. $\frac{d}{dx}\left[x^2 e^x\right] = $
3. $\frac{d}{dx}\left[x^2 e^x\right] = $
$2x \cdot e^x$
$x^2 \cdot e^x$
$2x + e^x$
$e^x(2x + x^2)$
✓ Correct! Product rule: $\frac{d}{dx}[x^2 e^x] = 2x \cdot e^x + x^2 \cdot e^x = e^x(2x + x^2)$.✓ 正确!乘积法则:$\frac{d}{dx}[x^2 e^x] = 2x \cdot e^x + x^2 \cdot e^x = e^x(2x + x^2)$。
✗ Not quite. Use the product rule: $(x^2)' \cdot e^x + x^2 \cdot (e^x)' = 2x e^x + x^2 e^x = e^x(2x + x^2)$.✗ 还差一点。用乘积法则:$(x^2)' \cdot e^x + x^2 \cdot (e^x)' = 2x e^x + x^2 e^x = e^x(2x + x^2)$。
4. At which of the following points is $f(x) = |x - 3|$ NOT differentiable?
4. $f(x) = |x - 3|$ 在以下哪个点不可微
$x = 0$
$x = 1$
$x = 3$
$x = -3$
✓ Correct! The absolute value function has a sharp corner at $x = 3$ where the left derivative is $-1$ and the right derivative is $+1$. Since these are not equal, $f$ is not differentiable there.✓ 正确!绝对值函数在 $x = 3$ 处出现尖角,左导数为 $-1$,右导数为 $+1$。两者不相等,所以 $f$ 在该点不可微。
✗ Not quite. $|x - 3|$ has a corner at $x = 3$. The left-hand derivative is $-1$ and the right-hand derivative is $+1$ — they don't match, so $f$ is not differentiable at $x = 3$.✗ 还差一点。$|x - 3|$ 在 $x = 3$ 处有拐角。左导数为 $-1$,右导数为 $+1$——两者不相等,所以 $f$ 在 $x = 3$ 处不可微。
5. Given $f(3) = 2$, $f'(3) = -1$, $g(3) = 4$, $g'(3) = 3$, find $\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)'(3)$.
5. 已知 $f(3) = 2$、$f'(3) = -1$、$g(3) = 4$、$g'(3) = 3$,求 $\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)'(3)$。
$\dfrac{2}{16}$
$-\dfrac{5}{8}$
$\dfrac{10}{16}$
$-\dfrac{1}{4}$
✓ Correct! Quotient rule: $\frac{f'g - fg'}{g^2} = \frac{(-1)(4) - (2)(3)}{4^2} = \frac{-4 - 6}{16} = \frac{-10}{16} = -\frac{5}{8}$.✓ 正确!商的法则:$\frac{f'g - fg'}{g^2} = \frac{(-1)(4) - (2)(3)}{4^2} = \frac{-4 - 6}{16} = \frac{-10}{16} = -\frac{5}{8}$。
✗ Not quite. Quotient rule: $\frac{f'(3) g(3) - f(3) g'(3)}{[g(3)]^2} = \frac{(-1)(4) - (2)(3)}{16} = \frac{-10}{16} = -\frac{5}{8}$.✗ 还差一点。商的法则:$\frac{f'(3) g(3) - f(3) g'(3)}{[g(3)]^2} = \frac{(-1)(4) - (2)(3)}{16} = \frac{-10}{16} = -\frac{5}{8}$。
6. If the tangent line to $y = f(x)$ at $x = 4$ is $y = 3x - 7$, what is $f(4)$?
6. 若 $y = f(x)$ 在 $x = 4$ 处的切线是 $y = 3x - 7$,则 $f(4)$ 等于多少?
$5$
$3$
$-7$
$12$
✓ Correct! The tangent line passes through the point of tangency. Substituting $x = 4$ into $y = 3x - 7$ gives $y = 12 - 7 = 5$, so $f(4) = 5$.✓ 正确!切线必过切点。把 $x = 4$ 代入 $y = 3x - 7$,得 $y = 12 - 7 = 5$,所以 $f(4) = 5$。
✗ Not quite. The tangent line touches the curve at $x = 4$, so $f(4) = 3(4) - 7 = 5$. The slope tells us $f'(4) = 3$.✗ 还差一点。切线在 $x = 4$ 处与曲线相切,所以 $f(4) = 3(4) - 7 = 5$。斜率告诉我们 $f'(4) = 3$。
7. $\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left[\dfrac{\sin x}{e^x}\right]$ at $x = 0$ equals:
7. $\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left[\dfrac{\sin x}{e^x}\right]$ 在 $x = 0$ 处等于:
$0$
$-1$
$1$
$\dfrac{1}{e}$
✓ Correct! Quotient rule: $\frac{\cos x \cdot e^x - \sin x \cdot e^x}{(e^x)^2} = \frac{e^x(\cos x - \sin x)}{e^{2x}} = \frac{\cos x - \sin x}{e^x}$. At $x = 0$: $\frac{1 - 0}{1} = 1$.✓ 正确!商的法则:$\frac{\cos x \cdot e^x - \sin x \cdot e^x}{(e^x)^2} = \frac{e^x(\cos x - \sin x)}{e^{2x}} = \frac{\cos x - \sin x}{e^x}$。在 $x = 0$ 处:$\frac{1 - 0}{1} = 1$。
✗ Not quite. Apply the quotient rule, then simplify: $\frac{\cos x - \sin x}{e^x}$. At $x = 0$: $\frac{\cos 0 - \sin 0}{e^0} = \frac{1 - 0}{1} = 1$.✗ 还差一点。先用商的法则,再化简得 $\frac{\cos x - \sin x}{e^x}$。在 $x = 0$ 处:$\frac{\cos 0 - \sin 0}{e^0} = \frac{1 - 0}{1} = 1$。
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