Math Problem Statement

Differentiate.

f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals Bold ln left parenthesis 8 x right parenthesisf(x)=ln(8x)

Solution

To differentiate f(x)=ln(8x)f(x) = \ln(8x), we will apply the chain rule.

Step-by-step differentiation:

  1. Recall that the derivative of ln(u)\ln(u) is 1u\frac{1}{u}, where uu is a function of xx.

  2. For f(x)=ln(8x)f(x) = \ln(8x), u=8xu = 8x. Now, the derivative of uu with respect to xx is: ddx(8x)=8\frac{d}{dx}(8x) = 8

  3. Applying the chain rule, the derivative of f(x)f(x) is: f(x)=18x8f'(x) = \frac{1}{8x} \cdot 8

  4. Simplifying: f(x)=88x=1xf'(x) = \frac{8}{8x} = \frac{1}{x}

Thus, the derivative of f(x)=ln(8x)f(x) = \ln(8x) is: f(x)=1xf'(x) = \frac{1}{x}

Would you like further details or clarification on this process?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you differentiate other logarithmic functions like ln(ax+b)\ln(ax + b)?
  2. How do you apply the chain rule to more complex functions?
  3. What is the derivative of exponential functions like exe^{x}?
  4. Can we differentiate logarithms with different bases, such as logb(x)\log_b(x)?
  5. How does the product rule interact with logarithmic differentiation?

Tip: When differentiating logarithmic functions, always apply the chain rule if the argument of the logarithm is more complex than just xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Logarithmic Differentiation
Chain Rule

Formulas

Derivative of ln(u): d/dx[ln(u)] = 1/u * du/dx
Derivative of 8x: d/dx[8x] = 8

Theorems

Chain Rule of Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Level