How Do You Differentiate e^(x^(x^2))?

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In summary, the derivative of e^x^x^2 is e^x^x^2 * (2x * ln(e) + 1). To find the derivative of e^x^x^2, you can use the chain rule by rewriting the expression as e^(x^2)^x, taking the derivative of the exponent x^2, and multiplying it by the original expression. The simplified form of the derivative is e^(x^2)^x * (2x + 1). The derivative can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the value of x, and it can be applied in real life to calculate the rate of change in exponential functions in fields such as economics, physics, and biology
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derivative of e^x^x^2??

can someone explain to me how this could be solved?

so far i have:
f(x)=e^x^x^2
lnf(x)= x^2lne^x)

(e and ln cancel?)

f'(x)/f(x)= (x^2)x
f'(x)= f(x) x^3

= (e^x^x^2)(x^3)??


is that right? or do i need to use the power rule or something?
 
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[tex]y=e^{x^{x^2}}[/tex]
[tex]lny=x^{x^2}[/tex]
use the fact that if [tex]Y=u^v[/tex]
then [tex]\frac{1}{Y}\frac{dY}{dx}=\frac{v}{u}\frac{du}{dx}+\frac{dv}{dx}lnu[/tex]
 

Related to How Do You Differentiate e^(x^(x^2))?

1. What is the derivative of e^x^x^2?

The derivative of e^x^x^2 is e^x^x^2 * (2x * ln(e) + 1).

2. How do you find the derivative of e^x^x^2?

To find the derivative of e^x^x^2, you can use the chain rule. First, rewrite the expression as e^(x^2)^x. Then, take the derivative of the exponent x^2, which is 2x. Finally, multiply that by the original expression e^x^x^2 to get the final answer.

3. Can you simplify the derivative of e^x^x^2?

Yes, the derivative of e^x^x^2 can be simplified to e^(x^2)^x * (2x + 1).

4. Is the derivative of e^x^x^2 always positive?

No, the derivative of e^x^x^2 can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the value of x. For example, if x=0, the derivative would be 1, but if x=-1, the derivative would be -1.

5. How can the derivative of e^x^x^2 be applied in real life?

The derivative of e^x^x^2 can be applied in real life to calculate the rate of change in exponential functions. This can be useful in fields such as economics, physics, and biology where exponential growth or decay is involved.

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