Suppose $f ( x ) = ( \sec x + \tan x ) ( \sec x - \tan x )$

question 59

Essay

Suppose $f ( x ) = ( \sec x + \tan x ) ( \sec x - \tan x )$ (a) Use the product rule to differentiate $f ( x )$ (b) What does the value of the derivative tell you?
(c) How can you arrive at this simple result more quickly?

Recognize the role of participation, persuasion, and empowerment in managing change.

Identify the conditions under which technological change is most beneficial to organizations.

Understand the importance of effective communication in the change management process.

Recognize the significance of resistance to change as feedback for improving change initiatives.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An accounting provision made by companies to account for anticipated losses due to customers' failure to pay owed amounts.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, minus reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that are determined to be uncollectible from debtors, leading to them being written off as a business loss.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that estimates and deducts accounts receivable deemed to be uncollectible from total receivables, creating an allowance for doubtful accounts.