1. Derivatives of exponentials and Logarithms
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2. Find the derivative:
Getting started

3. Logarithmic Differentiation
Take the natural log of both sides of the equation.
Expand the logarithm
Differentiate implicitly
Substitute for y at the end.
Logarithmic Differentiation

4. Logarithmic Differentiation
When to use:
When there are multiple product, quotient, and chain rules in succession
When there is a variable in both the base and the exponent of a term.
Logarithmic Differentiation

5. Find the derivative:
Example

6. Find the derivative:
Example

7. Find the derivative
Example

8. Find the derivative:
Example

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