Derivatives of the Natural Exponential and logarithmic Functions

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The forum discussion focuses on the derivatives of natural exponential and logarithmic functions, specifically addressing various derivative problems. Key calculations include derivatives of expressions like (xe), 5e^x, and (e^x)/(x^7). The discussion highlights the importance of correctly applying differentiation rules, such as the product rule and quotient rule, to simplify complex expressions. Participants emphasize the need for clarity in posting questions, recommending that users limit their inquiries to a few problems at a time for more effective assistance.

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1. Hello there, I have a few questions on the derivative homework that I did but not sure if it's right or not. These are difficult and my teacher doesn't go over all of them so I don't know if it is right or not. Please help me so I can understand the concepts before the upcoming test.

1. Find dy/dx:
(xe)= x^e * lne*e= xe* e=ex^e

2. 5ex
dy/dx=(5e^x)(ln5e)(1)=5e^x*5=25ex

3. (e^x+x^10-1/x)
dy/dx= e^x+10x^9-lnx

4. √x-600e^x
dy/dx=1/2(x-1/2)-600ex
dy/dx=(1-600ex)/(2√x)

5. xex
dy/dx=xe^x (lnxe)(1)
dy/dx= xex(x)=x2ex

6. (ex(x2-7))
dy/dx=e^x(x^2-7)+2x(ex)
dy/dx=(x^2-1)e^x+2xe^x

7. (e^x)/(x^7)
[dy/dx=x7(ex)-7x6(ex)]/x^14

8. (2ex-1)/(5ex+9)
dy/dx=(2ex(ln2e)(5e^x+9)-(5e^x)(ln5e)(2e^x-1)/(5e^x+9)^2
=(4e^x)(5e^x+9)-(25e^x)(2e^x-1)/(5e^x+9)^2
--> distribution
=(31e^x)/(5e^x+9)2

9. (.5lnx-3x^25-2/x^3)
=(.5/x)-(75x^24)+(6/x^4)

10.[ (lnx)(x^5+10x^2-19)]
1/x(x^5+10x^2-19)+(5x^4+20x)(lnx)
simplify it I got [x^4+10x-19/x]+lnx(5x^4+20x)

11. (lnx)/(x^20)
dy/dx=1/x(x^20)-(20x^19)(lnx)/ (x^20)2
simplify and I got [x^19-lnx(20x^19)]/ (x^40)

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Please tell me if any of my problems are wrong and how do I fix it?Thank you!
 
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There are really way too many questions for one post,

For #1, d/dx (xe) is a trick question.

e is just another number, like 3 or 7 or π ... What is d/dx (x5) ?
 
I agree with Sammy -- too many questions in this post.

Start a new post with at most 3 of the problems. If necessary, create additional posts with the other problems.
 

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