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Question 8579: Derivative and Corner of a Shifted Absolute Value

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0016-08579 · q-20261007-advance-20261008-r04-derivative-0079

Original question and givens

On all R, f(t)=|t−(-9)|. Find its derivative at x=-12, or answer does not exist at the corner.

  • G001 — On all R, f(t)=|t−(-9)|. Find its derivative at x=-12, or answer does not exist at the corner.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

declared real formula on all R;derivative means the two-sided h->0 quotient limit

After

finite-step evaluation and derivative existence are separate

Conditions: none

A derivative is the two-sided limit of[f(x+h)−f(x)]/h as h→0 with h≠0.One finite evaluation is not evidence that an arbitrary function is differentiable.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: derivative_limit_definition_scope · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

relative position x-c := sub(-12, -9)

After

relative position x-c = -3

Conditions: none

Evaluate exactly with this step's source operands and operation order.Check a denominator is nonzero before division.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

sign-preserving neighborhood radius := div(3, 2)

After

sign-preserving neighborhood radius = 3/2

Conditions: none

Evaluate exactly with this step's source operands and operation order.Check a denominator is nonzero before division.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

x-c=-3;0<|h|<3/2

After

x+h-c keeps sign;quotient=-1

Conditions: none

Choose half the distance to the corner as the radius.Then x+h−c has the same sign as x−c,and the absolute value uses one affine branch throughout that neighborhood,with constant corresponding quotient.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: absolute_off_corner_local_sign · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · implies

Before

local constant quotient=-1;radius=3/2

After

two-sided derivative at -12=-1

Conditions: none

The locally constant quotient gives the two-sided limit.This conclusion does not apply at the excluded corner.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: absolute_off_corner_limit · Uses: G001, S004

Reverse checks

  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute sign-preserving neighborhood radius with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute relative position x-c with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

-1

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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