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University Business Math Differentiation Techniques and Elasticity — Unit Notes

Every definition and theorem this unit expects you to know, stated once each and written to be revised from: 5 definitions and 5 theorems, 7 worked examples, 1 diagram, in 14 printable pages. This page lists what the notes cover. The notes themselves come with the University Business Math bundle.

Unit notes — in the bundle

14 pages 10 definitions & theorems 7 worked examples 24 key words 6 Try-it pairs, answered 14-row at-a-glance table 24-entry glossary Fill-in-the-blank guided twin 1 diagram Letter size, print-ready

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Differentiation Techniques and Elasticity — what the notes cover

7 sections, in the order the unit is taught. Each entry below is the title of a definition or a theorem the notes state in full.

What you need

Also in this section: 1 note on method and common errors.

Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions

  • Theorem — Derivatives of the exponential and logarithmic functions

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

The product and quotient rules

  • Theorem — The product rule
  • Theorem — The quotient rule

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

The chain rule with powers, exponentials and logarithms

  • Definition — Composite functions
  • Theorem — The chain rule

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Implicit differentiation

  • Definition — Implicit differentiation

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Related rates in business settings

  • Definition — Related rates

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Relative rate of change and elasticity of demand

  • Definition — Relative and percentage rate of change
  • Definition — Elasticity of demand
  • Theorem — Elasticity and revenue

Also in this section: 2 worked examples, 1 note on method and common errors, 1 diagram.

Where the notes are

The notes are one of the documents in the University Business Math Solutions Bundle, beside the unit test, the challenge problems and every worked answer key. The Differentiation Techniques and Elasticity practice worksheet is free and stays free.

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