Calculus I · Unit 2A · exam

Unit 2A Practice Exam A

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Practice Exam A

Suggested time: 100 minutes. Show structure and algebra.

Exercise

Use the limit definition to find the derivative of f(x)=x2+3xf(x)=x^2+3x at x=1x=1.

Exercise

Find the tangent and normal lines to y=1/xy=1/x at x=2x=2.

Exercise

Differentiate 4x7/35x24x^{7/3}-5x^{-2}.

Exercise

Differentiate (x2+1)4ex(x^2+1)^4e^x.

Exercise

Differentiate ln(1+sin2x)\ln(1+\sin^2x).

Exercise

Differentiate [tan(1+x2)]5/(x3+1)[\tan(1+x^2)]^5/(x^3+1).

Exercise

Find dy/dxdy/dx for x2+xy+2y2=10x^2+xy+2y^2=10.

Exercise

Find the tangent line to y=arcsin(x/2)y=\arcsin(x/2) at x=1x=1.

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If g=f1g=f^{-1}, f(2)=5f(2)=5, and f(2)=3f'(2)=-3, find g(5)g'(5).

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Use logarithmic differentiation to differentiate (x2+1)ex(x^2+1)^{e^x}.

Exercise

Find the first four derivatives of x43x3+2xx^4-3x^3+2x.

Exercise

Explain why differentiability at aa implies continuity at aa, but continuity does not imply differentiability.

Exercise

A response model is R(d)=100d/(d+12)R(d)=100d/(d+12). Find R(d)R'(d) and interpret R(12)R'(12).

Exercise

Write a rule-selection explanation, without computing, for y=esin(x2)(x+1)3y=e^{\sin(x^2)}(x+1)^3.

After the explanation

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Reading lens

Mixed practice tests recognition: the page title no longer tells you which rule to use.

Mental model

A dependable solution separates interpretation, rule selection, calculation, and verification.

Decision

Classify first, calculate second, and use answer reveals to diagnose the first incorrect decision.

Common trap

Reading the solution before making a complete attempt or treating every miss as mere algebra.

Check yourself

Can you explain why your method fits before comparing your final answer?

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