How do you differentiate & integrate e to the x?

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The discussion revolves around the differentiation and integration of the exponential function e raised to the power of x and its multiples, specifically e^{2x}. Participants are exploring the rules and techniques involved in these operations.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Some participants discuss the differentiation of e^{2x} using the chain rule and question the integration process, particularly regarding the constants involved. Others express confusion about the correct form of the derivative and integration of e^{2x}.

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Participants are actively engaging with the concepts, with some offering guidance on the application of the chain rule for differentiation and substitution for integration. There appears to be a mix of understanding and uncertainty regarding the correct results, with no explicit consensus reached.

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There are references to homework constraints and the requirement to show all work, which may limit the depth of exploration for some participants. Additionally, some assumptions about prior knowledge of differentiation and integration rules are evident in the discussion.

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1.a Evaluate the following. Show all work.
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1.b Differentiate.
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ƒ b-a f(x)-g(x)


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1.b.http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/4250/problem2ans.png
 
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e^2x does not integrate to 2e^2x because differentiation of 2e^2x is 4e^2x which is not equal to the e^2x.
 
Presumably, you know that [itex](e^x)'= e^x[/itex] and [itex]\int e^x dx= e^x+ C[/itex].

To differentiate [itex]e^{2x}[/itex], use the chain rule, df/dx= (df/du)(du/dx), with u= 2x. Then [itex]f(u)= e^u[/itex] so [itex]df/du= e^u[/itex] and u= 2x so du/dx= 2.

To integrate [itex]e^{2x}[/itex], use the "inverse" of the chain rule- substitution. Let u= 2x so du= 2dx or dx= (1/2)du.

The one multiplies by 2, the other divides by 2.
 
HallsofIvy said:
Presumably, you know that [itex](e^x)'= e^x[/itex] and [itex]\int e^x dx= e^x+ C[/itex].

To differentiate [itex]e^{2x}[/itex], use the chain rule, df/dx= (df/du)(du/dx), with u= 2x. Then [itex]f(u)= e^u[/itex] so [itex]df/du= e^u[/itex] and u= 2x so du/dx= 2.

To integrate [itex]e^{2x}[/itex], use the "inverse" of the chain rule- substitution. Let u= 2x so du= 2dx or dx= (1/2)du.

The one multiplies by 2, the other divides by 2.

So [itex]e^2x[/itex] differentiated would become [itex]2e^2x[/itex]?
 
pillar said:
So [itex]e^2x[/itex] differentiated would become [itex]2e^2x[/itex]?

(I assume you mean e2x differentiated would become 2e2x?)

Yes, that's right. :smile:

(To see why, apply the chain rule with f(x) = ex and g(x) = 2x.)
 

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