Math Problem Statement

y = ln(10x - 1), find y'.

Solution

The problem you provided is:

y=ln(10x1)y = \ln(10x - 1)

To find yy', we take the derivative of yy with respect to xx:

Step-by-step solution:

  1. The derivative of ln(u)\ln(u) is: ddx[ln(u)]=1ududx.\frac{d}{dx}[\ln(u)] = \frac{1}{u} \cdot \frac{du}{dx}.

  2. Let u=10x1u = 10x - 1. Then, dudx=10\frac{du}{dx} = 10.

  3. Using the chain rule: y=110x110.y' = \frac{1}{10x - 1} \cdot 10.

  4. Simplify: y=1010x1.y' = \frac{10}{10x - 1}.

Final Answer:

y=1010x1.y' = \frac{10}{10x - 1}.

Would you like me to elaborate further or solve similar problems?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you differentiate other logarithmic functions such as ln(ax+b)\ln(ax + b)?
  2. What happens when you differentiate ln(u)\ln(u) with uu being a more complex function?
  3. How do logarithmic derivatives apply in real-world problems like population growth?
  4. Can you solve for critical points of y=ln(10x1)y = \ln(10x - 1)?
  5. How does the natural logarithm relate to exponential functions?

Tip: Always use the chain rule carefully when the argument of a function (like ln\ln) is more than just xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithmic differentiation
Chain rule

Formulas

d/dx[ln(u)] = 1/u * du/dx

Theorems

Chain rule in differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12