MAT145 Term Test 3

2012 Spring
Part I: Do Not Use Any Calculator or Computer Tools!
Determine the derivative, with respect to x, of each function below. Use appropriate notation for each
derivative and show all required steps.
1. ()

2. () ()
3. ()

(Simplify, factor and reduce g(x), if possible.)

4.

5. State and correctly spell the first and last names of the two individuals who are credited with
creating calculus more than 300 years ago.
Use the function ()

for questions 6 through 9. Express all solutions using exact values.

6. Determine an equation for the tangent line to f when x=-1. Show all appropriate steps to justify
your result and express your equation in the form y=mx+b.
7. Leo was asked about the domain and range of the function f. Leo claimed that the domain
included all real numbers. Explain how you know Leo is correct.
8. Ambrosia created the following limit statements about the function.
a. Circle each TRUE limit statement.
A.

()
B.

()
C.

()
D.

()
b. Select ONE false limit statement from above and explain how you know it is a false
statement. It is not sufficient to simply state, The limit is not correct. Be sure to
indicate which limit statement are you discussing.
9. Zhiangi claims there are no points on the graph of f where the function reaches a maximum or a
minimum. Use your calculus knowledge of functions and their derivatives to support or refute
Zhiangis claim. Be clear, precise and specific referring to a calculus-based evidence.
A particle moves along the x axis of a coordinate plane so that its position in relation to the origin, in
centimeters, at time t is ()

, t in seconds, t any real number. Use this information for

questions 10 through 14. Please carefully check the units of measure you use with your responses!
10. Calculate the velocity function, v(t), at time t seconds. Include units.
11. Calculate the acceleration function, a(t), at time t seconds. Include units.
12. Determine the instantaneous rate o change of the particles position at time t=2 seconds.
Include units.
13. Calvin stated that the particle was moving to the left at precisely the time t=-1. Is Calvin correct?
Produce calculus-based evidence to support or refute Calvins statement and explain how you
know based on that evidence.
14. Rhonda and Fritz were discussing how to calculate the average velocity of the particle on the
time interview 0t2.
Fritz: The average velocity for this time period is just the average of v(0) and v(2).
Rhonda: No way! The average velocity for this time period is the change in the particles position
over the change in time:
()()

Is either statement correct? Explain?
15. The function C(p) describes the total daily cost, in dollars, of operating a hospital when they are
p patients in the hospital, p02. We know that C(0)=$45,500 and C(24)=$178,700. Explain the
meaning of C(10)=3420 for this situation. In your explanation, be sure to indicate the
appropriate units for C(p).
BONUS!
Carry out logarithmic differentiation to determine the derivative of the function ( ())

()
.
Show all steps leading to expression of dy/dx in terms of x and simplify where appropriate.