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Determine whether the statement is true or false. If it is true, explain why. If it is false, explain why or give an example that disproves the statement.

(a) Every elementary function has an elementary derivative.

(b) Every elementary function has an elementary anti derivative.

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(a) True

(b) False

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01

Definition of an elementary function

An elementary function is a function of a single variable defined by sum, product & compositions of many polynomials, rational, trigonometric, hyperbolic & exponential functions, and possibly their inverse function.

02

Explanation (a)

As the derivative of the elementary function is also an elementary function, the given statement is true.

03

Explanation (b)

Let \(f\left( x \right) = {e^{ - {x^2}}}\) is the composition of an exponential and a polynomial function and, therefore, an elementary function, but doesn't have an anti-derivative.

So, this statement is false.

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