Derivative of e^x with Exponential Functions - Homework Question and Solution

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Homework Statement


what is the derivative of e^[(-X^2-2x+1)/2]


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The Attempt at a Solution



Is this right?

= -(x+1)e^[(-x²-2x+1)]
 
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n.a.s.h said:

Homework Statement


what is the derivative of e^[(-X^2-2x+1)/2]


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



Is this right?

= -(x+1)e^[(-x²-2x+1)]

No. It's -(x+1)e^[(-x²-2x+1)/2]. I'm going to guess that's what you meant to write.
 
Use this:

[d/dx] e^f(x) = e^f(x) [d/dx] f(x)