Math Problem Statement

d\differentialDx2ln(x2)\frac{d}{\differentialD x}\frac{2}{\ln\left(x^2\right)}

Solution

To find the derivative of the expression

ddx(2ln(x2)),\frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{2}{\ln(x^2)}\right),

we can proceed by applying the chain rule and other differentiation techniques.

  1. Rewrite the Expression: Note that we can simplify the argument inside the logarithm: ln(x2)=2ln(x).\ln(x^2) = 2\ln(x). So the expression becomes: 2ln(x2)=22ln(x)=1ln(x).\frac{2}{\ln(x^2)} = \frac{2}{2\ln(x)} = \frac{1}{\ln(x)}.

  2. Differentiate 1ln(x)\frac{1}{\ln(x)}:
    Now, let f(x)=1ln(x)f(x) = \frac{1}{\ln(x)}. To find f(x)f'(x), we use the quotient rule or the chain rule.

    Rewrite f(x)=(ln(x))1f(x) = (\ln(x))^{-1}.

    Using the chain rule: f(x)=(ln(x))21x=1x(ln(x))2.f'(x) = -(\ln(x))^{-2} \cdot \frac{1}{x} = -\frac{1}{x(\ln(x))^2}.

Thus, the derivative is

ddx(2ln(x2))=1x(ln(x))2.\frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{2}{\ln(x^2)}\right) = -\frac{1}{x(\ln(x))^2}.

Would you like more detailed steps on the differentiation process?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would you differentiate 1ln(x3)\frac{1}{\ln(x^3)} with respect to xx?
  2. What is the derivative of 2ln(x4)\frac{2}{\ln(x^4)}?
  3. Can you find the derivative of 3ln(x)\frac{3}{\ln(x)}?
  4. How does the chain rule apply in differentiating 1ln(xk)\frac{1}{\ln(x^k)}?
  5. What is the importance of rewriting logarithmic expressions before differentiating?

Tip: Simplifying logarithmic expressions before differentiating often makes the process easier and reduces errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Logarithmic Functions
Chain Rule
Quotient Rule

Formulas

Derivative of \( \ln(x^k) = k \cdot \ln(x) \)
Derivative of \( \frac{1}{f(x)} \): \( -\frac{f'(x)}{(f(x))^2} \)
Derivative of \( \ln(x) \): \( \frac{1}{x} \)

Theorems

Chain Rule
Quotient Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus