Derivative of x^3/2: by First Principle, Power Rule

The derivative of x3/2 is equal to $\frac{3}{2} x^{1/2}$. In this blog post, we will find the derivative of x to the power 3/2 using the first principle and power rule. To find the derivative of $x^{\frac{3}{2}}$ using the limit definition, let us first recall the first principle of derivatives. The rule says that the … Read more

Show that sin x is Continuous: Proof

In this post, we will show that the trigonometric function sinx is continuous for all values of x. Here, we will use the limit method as well as the epsilon-delta definition. Note that $\lim\limits_{x \to c} \sin x=\sin c$ and $\sin x$ is defined for all real numbers. Thus, we can say that the function … Read more

Epsilon Delta Definition of Continuity [with Examples]

In this post, we will learn about the epsilon-delta definition of continuity with solved examples. To learn this, let us first recall the definition of continuity. Definition of Continuity: A real-valued function f(x) is said to be continuous at a point x=a in the domain of f(x) if the following condition is satisfied: $\lim\limits_{x \to … Read more

Derivative of 2^x by First Principle

The derivative of 2x is equal to 2xln2 where ln 2 is the natural logarithm of 2, that is, ln 2 = loge2. In this post, we will find the derivative of 2x by the first principle of derivatives. Derivative of 2x from First Principle We know that the derivative of a function f(x) by … Read more

Derivative of xe^x by First Principle, Product Rule

The derivative of xex is equal to (1+x)ex. In this post, we will find the derivative of xex by the first principle and by the product rule of derivatives. The first principle of derivatives says that the derivative of a function f(x) is given by the following limit formula:   $\dfrac{d}{dx}(f(x))$ $=\lim\limits_{h \to 0} \dfrac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}$ … Read more

What is the Integration of 1/(1+x^2) | Integral of 1/(1+x^2)

The integration of  1/(1+x2) is equal to tan2 x. In this post, we will see how to integrate 1/(1+x^2). Integration of $\dfrac{1}{1+x^2}$ Question: What is the integration of $\dfrac{1}{1+x^2}$? That is, Find $\int \dfrac{1}{1+x^2} dx$ Answer: The integration of $\dfrac{1}{1+x^2}$ is $\tan^2 x$. Explanation: Let us substitute $x=\tan t$ $\cdots (\star)$ Differentiating with respect to … Read more

Maclaurin series of sinx | Taylor series of sinx

The Maclaurin series expansion of sinx or the Taylor series expansion of sinx at x=0 is given as follows: $\sin x= \sum_{n=0}^\infty \dfrac{(-1)^n}{(2n+1)!}x^{2n+1}$ $=x-\dfrac{x^3}{3!}+\dfrac{x^5}{5!}-\cdots$ Taylor Series Expansion of Sinx at x=0 We know that the Maclaurin series expansion of $\sin x$ or the Taylor series of a function $f(x)$ at $x=0$ is given by the … Read more

Find Integral of e^3x | e^3x Integration

The integration of e3x is e3x/3. In this post, we will learn how to find the integral of e to the 3x. Let us recall the formula of the integral of emx: $\int e^{mx} dx=\dfrac{e^{mx}}{m}+C$ where C is an integral constant. Thus, the integral of e3x will be equal to $\int e^{3x} dx=\dfrac{e^{3x}}{3}+C$. What is the … Read more