1. Section 3.9 Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
AP Calculus Honors
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2. What you’ll learn about
Derivative of ex
Derivative of ax
Derivative of ln x
Derivative of logax
Power Rule for Arbitrary Real Powers
… and why
The relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions provides a powerful differentiation tool called logarithmic differentiation.

3. Derivative of ex

4. Example Derivative of ex

5. Derivative of ax

6. Derivative of ln x

7. Example: Derivative of ln x

8. Derivative of logax

9. Power Rule For Arbitrary Real Powers

10. Example: Power Rule For Arbitrary Real Powers