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The **Product Rule** differentiates a product of two functions.
Formula: `(fg)' = f'g + fg'`
Pro-Tip: 'First D Second + Second D First' is a classic mnemonic!
Alright, future engineers!
The **Product Rule** differentiates a product of two functions.
Formula: `(fg)' = f'g + fg'`
Pro-Tip: 'First D Second + Second D First' is a classic mnemonic!
Alright, future engineers!
A **Limit** is the value a function approaches as its input gets arbitrarily close to a specific point.
Ex: `lim(x->2) (x^2 - 4)/(x - 2) = 4`.
Pro-Tip: Always simplify first if you hit 0/0!
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**U-Substitution:** Simplifies integrals by changing variables.
Ex: For `∫2x cos(x^2) dx`, let `u=x^2`, so `du=2x dx`.
Pro-Tip: Find a function & its derivative in the integrand!
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A **Critical Point** is where a function's derivative is zero or undefined. Ex: For `f(x)=x^3-3x`, `f'(x)=3x^2-3=0` at `x=±1`. Pro-Tip: They're candidates for local max/min. Use 1st/2nd Derivative Tests!