Derivative of π/x

We now understand the derivative of π/x. It is commonly represented as d/dx (π/x) or (π/x)', and its value is -π/x². The function π/x has a clearly defined derivative, indicating it is differentiable within its domain.

The key concepts are mentioned below:

Constant Multiple Rule: The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.

Power Rule: Rule for differentiating x raised to a power.

Reciprocal Function: The function 1/x.

The derivative of π/x can be denoted as d/dx (π/x) or (π/x)'. The formula we use to differentiate π/x is: d/dx (π/x) = -π/x² The formula applies to all x where x ≠ 0.

We can derive the derivative of π/x using proofs. To show this, we will use the rules of differentiation, particularly focusing on the constant multiple rule and the power rule.

There are several methods we use to prove this, such as:

• By First Principle
   
• Using Chain Rule
   
• Using Quotient Rule

We will now demonstrate that the differentiation of π/x results in -π/x² using the above-mentioned methods:

By First Principle

The derivative of π/x can be proved using the First Principle, which expresses the derivative as the limit of the difference quotient. To find the derivative of π/x using the first principle, we will consider f(x) = π/x. Its derivative can be expressed as the following limit. f'(x) = limₕ→₀ [f(x + h) - f(x)] / h … (1)

Given that f(x) = π/x, we write f(x + h) = π/(x + h). Substituting these into equation (1), f'(x) = limₕ→₀ [π/(x + h) - π/x] / h = limₕ→₀ [πx - π(x + h)] / [h(x + h)x] = limₕ→₀ [πx - πx - πh] / [h(x + h)x] = limₕ→₀ -πh / [h(x + h)x] = limₕ→₀ -π / [(x + h)x] = -π/x² Hence, proved.

Using Chain Rule

To prove the differentiation of π/x using the chain rule, We use the formula: π/x = π * (x⁻¹) Hence, using the chain rule: d/dx (π/x) = π * d/dx (x⁻¹) = π * (-1)x⁻² = -π/x²

Using Quotient Rule

We will now prove the derivative of π/x using the quotient rule. The step-by-step process is demonstrated below: Here, we use the formula, π/x = π * (1/x) Using the quotient rule formula: d/dx [u/v] = [u'(v) - u(v')]/v² Let u = π, v = x u' = 0 (since π is a constant) v' = 1 d/dx (π/x) = [0(x) - π(1)]/x² = -π/x² Thus, the derivative of π/x is -π/x².

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 π/x.

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 π/x, 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 = 0, the derivative is undefined because π/x has a vertical asymptote there.

When x = 1, the derivative of π/x = -π/1², which is -π.

• Derivative: The derivative of a function indicates how the function changes in response to a slight change in x.

• Constant Multiple Rule: States that the derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.

• Power Rule: A basic rule for differentiating functions of the form xⁿ.

• Undefined: A term used when a function does not have a value at a certain point.

• Reciprocal Function: A function that is the reciprocal of another function, such as 1/x. ```