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 , we will apply the chain rule.
Step-by-step differentiation:
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Recall that the derivative of is , where is a function of .
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For , . Now, the derivative of with respect to is:
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Applying the chain rule, the derivative of is:
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Simplifying:
Thus, the derivative of is:
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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:
- How do you differentiate other logarithmic functions like ?
- How do you apply the chain rule to more complex functions?
- What is the derivative of exponential functions like ?
- Can we differentiate logarithms with different bases, such as ?
- 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 .
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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
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