a x 2017 Special Derivatives e x, a x, ln (x), log a x AP Calculus
Derivative of - Analytically REM: Chain Rule:
Ex:
a x a x, ln (x), log a x REM: IFF Two Properties from the Definition: ALSO: IFF Two Properties from the Definition:
Proof: ln(x)
ln(x) EX: EX: NOTE:
ln(x) EX: Find the second derivative.
Proof: a x
axax Ex:
Proof: log a (x)
log a (x)
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Logarithmic Differentiation REM: Properties of Logarithms Rewrite using properties of Logs.
Logarithmic Differentiation Set the function equal to y. Take the natural log of both sides. Take the derivative of BOTH sides - f(y) and f(x) (implicitly) Solve for dy/dx. Then resub for y.
Derivative : “Function raised to a Function Power”
Logarithmic Differentiation
Last Update 10/20/10 Assignment: p. 178 # 1 – 31 odd 43, 45