Math Problem Statement
Which of the following is the derivative of the function y = 5x^2 ln(3x)?
Solution
To find the derivative of the function , we’ll need to apply the product rule, which states:
Here, let:
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We’ll find and individually, then use the product rule to get .
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Differentiate :
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Differentiate : Using the chain rule, where , we find:
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Apply the product rule: Substituting the values:
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Simplify the expression:
Now, let's match this with the provided options.
The correct answer is:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Differentiation
Product Rule
Chain Rule
Logarithmic Functions
Formulas
Product Rule: d/dx [f(x) * g(x)] = f'(x) * g(x) + f(x) * g'(x)
Derivative of ln(x): d/dx [ln(x)] = 1/x
Theorems
Product Rule
Chain Rule
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12