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

[n.a.s.h]

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)]

 

[Dick]

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.

 

[gomunkul51]

Use this:

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