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The Exponential & Log Functions CP
The Exponential & Log Functions CP
4. Dont get the chain rule and product rule mixed up, especially when
differentiating log functions
Example: Differentiate y ln(1 x 2 )
dy
1
2 x ln (1 x 2 )
Wrong
dx
x
dy
1
2x
2x
Right
2
dx 1 x
1 x2
1 of 1
15/03/13 MEI