MHB Solving for the Derivative of a Tricky Equation

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The discussion revolves around the challenge of differentiating the equation dP/dt = c log(P/M) P after solving it to find p(t) = M*exp(Aexp(c*t)). The original poster, Charlotte, expresses frustration with the complexity of the differentiation process. Other participants encourage her to share her work and suggest using the chain rule as a potential method for simplification. The conversation highlights the difficulties in managing derivatives of complex equations. Assistance is sought to clarify the differentiation process and achieve the desired form.
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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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