Last updated on July 15th, 2025
We use the derivative of 7x, which is 7, 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 7x in detail.
We now understand the derivative of 7x. It is commonly represented as d/dx (7x) or (7x)', and its value is 7. The function 7x has a clearly defined derivative, indicating it is differentiable within its domain. The key concepts are mentioned below: Linear Function: A function of the form y = mx + c. Constant Rule: Rule for differentiating a constant multiplied by a function. Rate of Change: Represents how a quantity changes with respect to another.
The derivative of 7x can be denoted as d/dx (7x) or (7x)'. The formula we use to differentiate 7x is: d/dx (7x) = 7 (or) (7x)' = 7 The formula applies to all x in the real number system.
We can derive the derivative of 7x using simple differentiation rules. To show this, we will use the constant rule along with the rules of differentiation. There are straightforward methods we use to prove this, such as: By First Principle Using Constant Rule By First Principle The derivative of 7x can be proved using the First Principle, which expresses the derivative as the limit of the difference quotient. To find the derivative of 7x using the first principle, we will consider f(x) = 7x. Its derivative can be expressed as the following limit. f'(x) = limₕ→₀ [f(x + h) - f(x)] / h … (1) Given that f(x) = 7x, we write f(x + h) = 7(x + h). Substituting these into equation (1), f'(x) = limₕ→₀ [7(x + h) - 7x] / h = limₕ→₀ [7x + 7h - 7x] / h = limₕ→₀ 7h / h = limₕ→₀ 7 f'(x) = 7 Hence, proved. Using Constant Rule To prove the differentiation of 7x using the constant rule, We use the formula: If f(x) = cx, then f'(x) = c Here, c = 7, so f'(x) = 7.
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 7x. 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 7x, 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).
When x is any real number, the derivative remains constant at 7, as 7x is a linear function with a constant slope. The derivative of 7x at any point is 7, indicating a uniform rate of change.
Students frequently make mistakes when differentiating 7x. 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 (7x·x²)
Here, we have f(x) = 7x·x². Using the product rule, f'(x) = u′v + uv′ In the given equation, u = 7x and v = x². Let’s differentiate each term, u′ = d/dx (7x) = 7 v′ = d/dx (x²) = 2x Substituting into the given equation, f'(x) = (7)·(x²) + (7x)·(2x) Let’s simplify terms to get the final answer, f'(x) = 7x² + 14x² Thus, the derivative of the specified function is 21x².
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.
A company produces widgets, and the production cost is represented by the function C = 7x, where x is the number of widgets produced. Find the rate of change of the production cost with respect to the number of widgets produced.
We have C = 7x (production cost function)...(1) Now, we will differentiate the equation (1) Take the derivative of C with respect to x: dC/dx = 7 Hence, we get the rate of change of the production cost with respect to the number of widgets produced as 7.
We find the rate of change of the production cost by taking the derivative of C with respect to x. The constant rate of 7 indicates that for every additional widget produced, the cost increases by 7 units.
Derive the second derivative of the function y = 7x.
The first step is to find the first derivative, dy/dx = 7...(1) Now we will differentiate equation (1) to get the second derivative: d²y/dx² = d/dx [7] d²y/dx² = 0 Therefore, the second derivative of the function y = 7x is 0.
We use the step-by-step process, where we start with the first derivative. Since the first derivative of a linear function is a constant, its second derivative is 0.
Prove: d/dx (7x²) = 14x.
Let’s start by using the power rule: Consider y = 7x² To differentiate, we use the power rule: dy/dx = 7·d/dx [x²] Since the derivative of x² is 2x, dy/dx = 7·2x dy/dx = 14x Hence proved.
In this step-by-step process, we used the power rule to differentiate the equation. Then, we replace the derivative of x² with its value and simplify to derive the equation.
Solve: d/dx (7x/x)
To differentiate the function, we simplify first: d/dx (7x/x) = d/dx (7) The derivative of a constant is zero, so: d/dx (7x/x) = 0 Therefore, d/dx (7x/x) = 0.
In this process, we simplify the given function to a constant and differentiate using basic rules. The final result is zero because the derivative of a constant is 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 of the form y = mx + c, where m is the slope. Constant Rule: A differentiation rule stating that the derivative of a constant multiplied by a function is the constant multiplied by the derivative of the function. Rate of Change: The rate at which one quantity changes with respect to another. Higher-Order Derivative: The derivative of a derivative, indicating changes in the rate of change.
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