SECTION 5-5A Part I: Exponentials base other than e
Variables in the exponent Logarithmic differentiation is used to find derivatives of exponential functions: 1) Which if these is an exponential function?
Definition of exponential function with base a Let a be a positive real number where a ≠1 and let x be any real number, then the exponential function to the base a is defined by: Bases other than e
Properties a) b) c) d)
Definition of logarithmic function with base a Let a be a positive real number where a ≠1 and let x be any real number, then the logarithmic function to the base a is defined by: Change of base formula
Properties a) b) c) d)
Differentiate
Derivatives for bases other than e Let a be a positive real number where a ≠1 and let u be a differentiable function of x such that: I. II.
Derivatives for bases other than e Let a be a positive real number where a ≠1 and let u be a differentiable function of x such that: III. IV. Proof pg 364
Differentiate
PRODUCT RULE Differentiate
Careful: not the power rule!
Differentiate
Through the magic of math:
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