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When two functions f(x) and g(x) are multiplied together, we get a new function, which we may call h(x):

h(x)=f(x)g(x)

If we can find the gradient of f and g, we would like to be able to find the gradient of h. Fortunately, the product rule can help:

h(x)=f(x)g(x)+f(x)g(x)

We will get used to using this rule, and in a later problem we will prove that it works.


  1. Let

    h(x)=(x23x)sin(x)

    Find h(x)

  2. Let

    y=xe2x

    Find dydx and d2ydx2