Scoring Guide

`3.1 The Chain Rule

answer

Solution:

Part D

Substitution of function values is required.

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0 1

The student response accurately includes a correct value of

Solution:

Because

3(cosva) -
In (27). (sin

5. If , then

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6. Let and . If is the function defined by , which of the following

gives a correct expression for ?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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7. Let be the function defined by , where is a differentiable function. Which of the following
is equivalent to the derivative of with respect to ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

8. If , then

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

9. Let and . If is the function defined by , which of the following gives a

correct expression for ?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

10. Let be the function defined by , where is a differentiable function. Which of the following is
equivalent to the derivative of with respect to ?
(A)
(B)

(C)

(D)

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3.2 Implicit Diffrentiation

1. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED FOR THIS QUESTION.

You are permitted to use your calculator to solve an equation, find the derivative of a function at a point, or
calculate the value of a definite integral. However, you must clearly indicate the setup of your question, namely
the equation, function, or integral you are using. If you use other built-in features or programs, you must show the
mathematical steps necessary to produce your results. Your work must be expressed in standard mathematical
notation rather than calculator syntax.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

The table above gives selected values for a differentiable and decreasing function and its derivative. Let be the
function with and derivative given by .

(a) Find . Express your answer as a decimal approximation.

(b) Let be the function defined by . Find . Express your answer as a decimal
approximation.

(c) Write an equation for the line tangent to the graph of , the inverse function of , at .

(d) The point lies on the curve in the -plane given by the equation . What
is the value of at the point ? Express your answer as a decimal approximation.

Part A

A decimal approximation is required and must be accurate to three places after the decimal point.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples to score the response.

0 1

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The student response accurately includes a correct decimal approximation of

Solution:

Part B

The first and second points require evidence of applying the chain rule twice and no errors. At most 1 out of 3 points is
earned for partial communication of chain rule with a maximum of one computational error. Substitution of function
values is required. A decimal approximation is required and must be accurate to three places after the decimal point.Select
a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

chain rule (2 points for full credit)

answer

Solution:

Part C

The second point may be earned if response contains an incorrect value for slope based on one computational error.Select
a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

slope
equation for tangent line

Solution:

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Because

An equation for the tangent line is

Part D

At most 1 out of 2 implicit differentiation points is earned for correct implicit differentiation with a correct application of
the chain rule on only one side of the equation OR a correct application of the chain rule on both sides of the equation
with a maximum of one computational error. Substitution of function values is required. The third point requires a
decimal approximation that is accurate to three places after the decimal point.Select a point value to view scoring criteria,
solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

implicit differentiation (2 points for full credit)

answer

Solution:

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3.2 Implicit Diffrentiation

2. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED FOR THIS QUESTION.

You are permitted to use your calculator to solve an equation, find the derivative of a function at a point, or
calculate the value of a definite integral. However, you must clearly indicate the setup of your question, namely
the equation, function, or integral you are using. If you use other built-in features or programs, you must show the
mathematical steps necessary to produce your results. Your work must be expressed in standard mathematical
notation rather than calculator syntax.

Show all of your work, even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,
and that you verify the needed conditions under which relevant theorems, properties, definitions, or tests are
applied. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as your answers.
Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit.

Unless otherwise specified, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a
decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.

Unless otherwise specified, the domain of a function is assumed to be the set of all real numbers for which
is a real number.

The table above gives selected values for a differentiable and decreasing function and its derivative. Let be the
function with and derivative given by .

(a) Find . Express your answer as a decimal approximation.

(b) Let be the function defined by . Find . Express your answer as a decimal
approximation.

(c) Write an equation for the line tangent to the graph of , the inverse function of , at .

(d) The point lies on the curve in the -plane given by the equation . What is the
value of at the point ? Express your answer as a decimal approximation.

Part A

A decimal approximation is required and must be accurate to three places after the decimal point.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples to score the response.

0 1

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The student response accurately includes a correct decimal approximation of

Solution:

Part B

The first and second points require evidence of applying the chain rule twice and no errors. At most 1 out of 3 points is
earned for partial communication of chain rule with a maximum of one computational error. Substitution of function
values is required. A decimal approximation is required and must be accurate to three places after the decimal point.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

chain rule (2 points for full credit)

answer

Solution:

Part C

The second point may be earned if response contains an incorrect value for slope based on one computational error.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

slope
equation for tangent line

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Solution:

Because

An equation for the tangent line is

Part D

At most 1 out of 2 implicit differentiation points is earned for correct implicit differentiation with a correct application of
the chain rule on only one side of the equation OR a correct application of the chain rule on both sides of the equation
with a maximum of one computational error.

Substitution of function values is required. The third point requires a decimal approximation that is accurate to three
places after the decimal point.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

implicit differentiation (2 points for full credit)

answer

Solution:

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4. NO CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THIS QUESTION.

a) oy /y2-ng] o(s) to aslope.

Show all of your work,
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even though the question may not explicitly remind you to do so. Clearly label any
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects that you use. Justifications require that you give mathematical reasons,

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completeness your methods as well as your answers.
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Answers without supporting work will usually not receive credit. 2 (3) (1) -
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answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simplified. If your answer is given as a

decimal approximation, it should be correct to M (2-40)
three places after the decimal point.
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for which
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Consider the curve defined by for .

(a) Show that .

(b) Write an equation for the line tangent to the curve at the point .

(c) Show that there is a point with -coordinate 0 at which the line tangent to the curve at is horizontal.
Find the -coordinate of .

(d) Find the value of at the point found in part (c).

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C) Part
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0, it follows that y"-0.y = 6 =
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&Y
The first point is earned for
(,x) =
(0,05) =
2,0005
or equivalent. 0
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=

The second point is earned for a response that arrives at the given expression rather than an algebraically equivalent
to the curve at P is horizontal.
expression.
Therefore the line tangent
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d)
0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

implicit differentiation
verification

Solution:

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Part B

The second point may be earned if response contains an incorrect value for slope based on one computational error.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

slope
equation for tangent line

Solution:

An equation for the tangent line is

Part C

The second point may be earned if response contains an incorrect value for the coordinate based on one computational
error.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples to score the response.

0 1 2

The student response accurately includes both of the criteria below.

coordinate
verification

Solution:

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At the point with it follows that

Therefore, the line tangent to the curve at is horizontal.

Part D

At most 1 out of 2 implicit differentiation points is earned for correct implicit differentiation with a correct application of
the quotient rule and chain rule with a maximum of one computational error.

The third point requires substitution of values with a consistent use of the coordinate from part (c). A simplified answer
is not required although the expression should simplify to 1 regardless of the coordinate value.

Select a point value to view scoring criteria, solutions, and/or examples and to score the response.

0 1 2 3

The student response accurately includes all three of the criteria below.

implicit differentiation (2 points for full credit)

answer

Solution:

5. If , then the value of at the point is

ec
y
&23-ely"-3) y4-4
"
(A) 0 =

(B)

(C)
(D) 2

6. If , then

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(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

7. If , then

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

8. If , then the value of at the point is

(A)

(B)
(C)
(D) undefined

9. If , then

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

10. If , then

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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