Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of the function: y = e^(6x^5)

Solution

To find the derivative of the function y=e6x5y = e^{6x^5}, we will use the chain rule.

  1. The outer function is eue^u, where u=6x5u = 6x^5. The derivative of eue^u with respect to uu is just eue^u.

  2. The inner function is u=6x5u = 6x^5, and the derivative of 6x56x^5 with respect to xx is 30x430x^4.

Now, applying the chain rule:

dydx=e6x5ddx(6x5)\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{6x^5} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(6x^5)

dydx=e6x530x4\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{6x^5} \cdot 30x^4

So the derivative is:

y=30x4e6x5y' = 30x^4 e^{6x^5}

Would you like any further explanation on the steps? Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How would you apply the chain rule to other exponential functions?
  2. What is the derivative of y=e2x3y = e^{2x^3}?
  3. How do you handle more complicated inner functions when using the chain rule?
  4. What happens when differentiating natural logarithmic functions instead of exponential ones?
  5. Can you explain the difference between the product rule and the chain rule?

Tip: When applying the chain rule, always identify the "outer" and "inner" functions clearly to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Exponential Functions
Chain Rule

Formulas

d/dx [e^u] = e^u * du/dx
d/dx [x^n] = n*x^(n-1)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus)