Consider the function f(x)=(2+x)ex. Determine the equation of the tangent line to f(x) in x=0.

x+2.

3x+2.

The equation of the tangent line cannot be determined with only this information.

(3+x)ex.

Consider the function f(x)=(2+x)ex. Determine the equation of the tangent line to f(x) in x=0.

Antwoord 1 correct
Correct
Antwoord 2 optie

(3+x)ex.

Antwoord 2 correct
Fout
Antwoord 3 optie

x+2.

Antwoord 3 correct
Fout
Antwoord 4 optie

The equation of the tangent line cannot be determined with only this information.

Antwoord 4 correct
Fout
Antwoord 1 optie

3x+2.

Antwoord 1 feedback

Correct: The tangent line is the form ax+b and goes through the point (0,f(0))=(0,(2+0)e0)=(0,2). We know that a=f(0). Hence, we have to determine f(x). Write f(x)=u(x)v(x) with u(x)=2+x and v(x)=ex. Then it holds that (see possibly Derivatives of elementary functions):
u(x)=0+1=1v(x)=exf(x)=u(x)v(x)+u(x)v(x)=1ex+(2+x)ex=(3+x)exa=f(0)=(3+0)e0=3.
The value of b can now easily be found, because (0,2) is a point on the tangent line:
30+b=2b=2.
Hence, the equation of the tangent line is 3x+2.

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Antwoord 2 feedback

Wrong: You have to give the equation of the tangent line, not the derivative.

See Derivatives of elementary functions: Example 2.

Antwoord 3 feedback

Wrong: You need the product rule to determine the derivative of f(x). Note that if f(x)=u(x)v(x), then
f(x)u(x)v(x).

See Product rule.

Antwoord 4 feedback

Wrong: You have a sufficient amount of information.

See Derivatives of elementary functions: Example 2.