Solving for the Derivative of a Tricky Equation

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The discussion centers on differentiating the equation dP/dt = c log(P/M) P, with the solution provided as p(t) = M*exp(Aexp(c*t)). Charlotte expresses difficulty in reverting the differentiated form back to the original equation. Participants emphasize the importance of using the chain rule in differentiation to simplify the process. The conversation highlights the challenges of handling complex derivatives in mathematical equations.

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Hi,

I've been given the equation

dP/dt = c log (P/M) P and I've solved it to find p(t) = M*exp(Aexp(c*t)) and I need to differentiate back in order to get it in the form of the original equation but I'm finding it extremely tricky and messy to achieve and it's really bugging me so I was wondering whether anybody would be able to assist me in answering/conquering this question

Regards,

Charlotte​
 
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Re: Tricky Differentiation Please help :(

Show us your work, did you use the chain rule?
 
Re: Tricky Differentiation Please help :(

pickslides said:
Show us your work, did you use the chain rule?

What is your question? Find derivative of x^3?
 

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