How can I verify my logarithmic differentiation for this function?

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The discussion revolves around differentiating a function using logarithmic differentiation. The original poster expresses uncertainty about their approach and seeks verification of their calculations.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the use of logarithmic differentiation and question the correctness of the original poster's calculations. There are requests for clarification on the function and the steps taken in the differentiation process.

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Some participants have provided feedback on the original poster's work, noting specific mistakes and suggesting methods for verification, such as using the quotient rule. Multiple interpretations of the differentiation process are being explored.

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1. The problem statement
Differentiate with respect to (x) the following function...

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62329&stc=1&d=1380565485

*As you can see I attempted logarithmic differentiation but am unsure if I'm doing it right at the moment. Could someone send me an image of their calculations?
 
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K.QMUL said:
1. The problem statement
Differentiate with respect to (x) the following function...

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62329&stc=1&d=1380565485

*As you can see I attempted logarithmic differentiation but am unsure if I'm doing it right at the moment. Could someone send me an image of their calculations?

Your attachment does not appear on my screen. Why don't you just type out the function?

Also: I don't think you should expect anyone to send you an image of their calculations. That is not supposed to be how this forum works.
 
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Sorry, its the following:

[(e^x)*sin(x)]/[(x^2)*cos(x)]
 
Please show us the work that you did.
 
Here is my working out so far, not sure if its correct though
 

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I see one mistake, right when you took the natural log of both sides ln(ex) = x, not xln(ex) as you have. The work below that is correct, though, so you must have intuitively used the correct value. Your answer looks fine.

One way to check your work is to use the quotient rule to see if you get the same result.
 

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