Mathematics Jeopardy Contest

Differentiation

100

Which combination of letters and symbols is used to represent differentiation?

A: ꭍ  [ ] fx 

B: d/dx

C: Σx

D: ɖ∈x

B

200

What is the purpose of differentiation?

To bring the maximum power of x in the equation down by 1 and make the equation simpler.

300

Differentiate 4 Tanx.

4 Sec²x

400

What is the gradient of the curve y=x³+2x²-3x+12

at the point (-3,1)?

12

500

Find the turning point of the curve y=(4x-2)³.

(1/2,64)

Functions and Graphs

100

What kind of graph will x²+x-2 form.

Parabola