Math Problem Statement
Find dy/dx if y = ln_e(ln_e(x)).
Solution
The problem asks to find the derivative , where , which can be written as .
To differentiate with respect to , we apply the chain rule. Here's how to proceed:
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First, differentiate the outer function with respect to its argument : So, .
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Then, differentiate the inner function with respect to :
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Now, applying the chain rule:
Thus, the derivative is:
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Tip: Remember to apply the chain rule when differentiating nested functions!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Derivatives
Logarithmic Functions
Chain Rule
Formulas
d/dx(ln(x)) = 1/x
Chain Rule: dy/dx = (dy/du) * (du/dx)
Theorems
Chain Rule
Logarithmic Differentiation
Suitable Grade Level
College level (Calculus 1)