Math Problem Statement

Find Dx(ln(6x^2 + 3))

Solution

The expression you're asked to differentiate is:

Dx(ln(6x2+3))D_x \left( \ln(6x^2 + 3) \right)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Recall the derivative of the natural logarithm: The derivative of ln(u)\ln(u), where u=f(x)u = f(x), is given by: ddxln(u)=1ududx\frac{d}{dx} \ln(u) = \frac{1}{u} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}

  2. Identify uu: Here, u=6x2+3u = 6x^2 + 3.

  3. Differentiate u=6x2+3u = 6x^2 + 3: dudx=ddx(6x2+3)=12x\frac{du}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(6x^2 + 3) = 12x

  4. Apply the chain rule: Now, applying the chain rule to differentiate ln(6x2+3)\ln(6x^2 + 3): ddxln(6x2+3)=16x2+312x\frac{d}{dx} \ln(6x^2 + 3) = \frac{1}{6x^2 + 3} \cdot 12x

  5. Simplify: 12x6x2+3\frac{12x}{6x^2 + 3}

So, the derivative of ln(6x2+3)\ln(6x^2 + 3) with respect to xx is:

12x6x2+3\frac{12x}{6x^2 + 3}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the derivative of ln(x2+1)\ln(x^2 + 1)?
  2. How would you differentiate ln(3x25x+4)\ln(3x^2 - 5x + 4)?
  3. What is the second derivative of ln(6x2+3)\ln(6x^2 + 3)?
  4. Can you differentiate ln(ax2+bx+c)\ln(ax^2 + bx + c) in general form?
  5. How is the derivative of ln(f(x))\ln(f(x)) applied in optimization problems?

Tip:

When differentiating logarithmic functions, always remember to apply the chain rule, especially when the argument is more than just xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Logarithmic Functions
Chain Rule

Formulas

Derivative of ln(u): d/dx[ln(u)] = (1/u) * du/dx
Chain Rule: d/dx[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule
Logarithmic Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 or Early Calculus