Last updated on July 24th, 2025
We use the derivative of 12x, which is 12, as a measuring tool for how the linear function changes in response to a slight change in x. Derivatives help us calculate profit or loss in real-life situations. We will now talk about the derivative of 12x in detail.
We now understand the derivative of 12x. It is commonly represented as d/dx (12x) or (12x)', and its value is 12. The function 12x has a clearly defined derivative, indicating it is differentiable within its domain. The key concepts are mentioned below: Linear Function: (12x is a linear function of x). Constant Rule: The derivative of a constant multiplied by a function.
The derivative of 12x can be denoted as d/dx (12x) or (12x)'. The formula we use to differentiate 12x is: d/dx (12x) = 12 The formula applies to all x as it is a linear function without restrictions.
We can derive the derivative of 12x using proofs. To show this, we will use the basic rules of differentiation. There are several methods we use to prove this, such as: Using the Constant Rule Using the Sum Rule We will now demonstrate that the differentiation of 12x results in 12 using the above-mentioned methods: Using the Constant Rule The derivative of 12x can be proved using the Constant Rule, which states that the derivative of a constant multiplied by a variable is the constant itself. Given f(x) = 12x, differentiate using the constant rule: f'(x) = 12 Using the Sum Rule Consider f(x) = 12x as a sum of multiple x's: f(x) = x + x + ... + x (12 times) Differentiating each x individually and summing gives: f'(x) = 1 + 1 + ... + 1 (12 times) = 12
When a function is differentiated several times, the derivatives obtained are referred to as higher-order derivatives. Higher-order derivatives can be a little tricky. To understand them better, think of a car where the speed changes (first derivative) and the rate at which the speed changes (second derivative) also changes. Higher-order derivatives make it easier to understand functions like 12x. For the first derivative of a function, we write f′(x), which indicates how the function changes or its slope at a certain point. The second derivative is derived from the first derivative, which is denoted using f′′(x). Similarly, the third derivative, f′′′(x), is the result of the second derivative, and this pattern continues. For the nth Derivative of 12x, we generally use fⁿ(x) for the nth derivative of a function f(x), which tells us the change in the rate of change. (continuing for higher-order derivatives). In the case of 12x, all higher-order derivatives are 0.
For any linear function like 12x, the higher-order derivatives (second, third, etc.) will always be zero. At any point x = a, the derivative remains constant as 12.
Students frequently make mistakes when differentiating simple linear functions like 12x. These mistakes can be resolved by understanding the proper solutions. Here are a few common mistakes and ways to solve them:
Calculate the derivative of (12x · 3x)
Here, we have f(x) = 12x · 3x. Using the product rule, f'(x) = u′v + uv′ In the given equation, u = 12x and v = 3x. Let’s differentiate each term, u′= d/dx (12x) = 12 v′= d/dx (3x) = 3 Substituting into the given equation, f'(x) = (12)(3x) + (12x)(3) Let’s simplify terms to get the final answer, f'(x) = 36x + 36x = 72x Thus, the derivative of the specified function is 72x.
We find the derivative of the given function by dividing the function into two parts. The first step is finding its derivative and then combining them using the product rule to get the final result.
AXB International School sponsored the building of a straight ramp. The slope is represented by the function y = 12x, where y represents the elevation of the ramp at a distance x. If x = 2 meters, measure the slope of the ramp.
We have y = 12x (slope of the ramp)...(1) Now, we will differentiate the equation (1) Take the derivative of 12x: dy/dx = 12 Given x = 2, the slope remains constant as 12, Hence, we get the slope of the ramp at a distance x = 2 as 12.
We find the slope of the ramp at x = 2 as 12, which means that at any given point, the height of the ramp would rise at a rate of 12 times the horizontal distance.
Derive the second derivative of the function y = 12x.
The first step is to find the first derivative, dy/dx = 12...(1) Now we will differentiate equation (1) to get the second derivative: d²y/dx² = d/dx [12] d²y/dx² = 0 Therefore, the second derivative of the function y = 12x is 0.
We use the step-by-step process, where we start with the first derivative. Since the derivative of a constant is zero, the second derivative of a linear function like 12x is 0.
Prove: d/dx (12x²) = 24x.
Let’s start by differentiating: Consider y = 12x² To differentiate, dy/dx = 12 · d/dx [x²] Since the derivative of x² is 2x, dy/dx = 12 · (2x) dy/dx = 24x Hence proved.
In this step-by-step process, we used the power rule to differentiate the equation. Then, we multiply by the constant 12 to derive the equation.
Solve: d/dx (12x/x)
To differentiate the function, simplify first: d/dx (12x/x) = d/dx (12) The derivative of a constant is zero. Therefore, d/dx (12x/x) = 0
In this process, we simplify the given function to a constant and then differentiate it, resulting in zero.
Derivative: The derivative of a function indicates how the given function changes in response to a slight change in x. Linear Function: A function that graphs to a straight line and can be represented by the equation y = mx + b. Constant Rule: A basic rule in calculus stating that the derivative of a constant multiplied by a function is the constant times the derivative of the function. Higher-Order Derivatives: Derivatives of a function taken more than once, each time differentiating the result of the previous derivative. Product Rule: A rule used for finding the derivative of a product of two functions.
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