Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32187-896-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32187-896-0

Chapter 3: Derivatives - Section 3.2 - The Derivative as a Function - Exercises 3.2 - Page 115: 25

Answer

$\dfrac{-1}{(x-1)^{2}}$

Work Step by Step

Consider $g(x) = \dfrac{x}{x-1}$ We will apply definition of derivative, such as: $g'(x) = \lim\limits_{z \to x}\dfrac{\dfrac{z}{z-1} - \dfrac{x}{x-1}}{(z-x)} = \lim\limits_{z \to x}\dfrac{(x-z)}{(z-x)(x-1)(z-1)}$ $\implies \lim\limits_{z \to x}\dfrac{-1}{(x-1)(z-1)}=-\dfrac{1}{(x-1)(x-1)}$ Hence, $g'(x) = \dfrac{-1}{(x-1)^{2}}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.