Find the derivative of a complex function involving two factors. The video presents a function involving the product of two complex binomials. Using the product rule, the presenter highlights the two factors and their representations within the rule. The fifth video in a 31-part series continues to simplify the derivative after applying the product rule.

Concepts

product rule, derivatives, functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils use colored pencils to highlight the factors and their associated derivatives
• Conduct a short review of the power rule

Classroom Considerations

• Class members should know the properties of negative exponents

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Writes the product rule and references it throughout the video
• Shows all the calculations in the simplification process

Cons

• None