Verifying Test Notes: y=f(x) & y' Derivatives

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The discussion centers on verifying the derivative formulas for logarithmic and exponential functions. Dan presents two equations: for the logarithmic function, \( y = \log_a f(x) \), the derivative is confirmed as \( y' = \frac{f'(x)}{f(x) \ln a} \). For the exponential function, \( y = a^{f(x)} \), the derivative is validated as \( y' = [f'(x) \ln a] e^{f(x) \ln a} \). Both derivatives are accurate as per standard calculus rules.

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Hey. I made some quick notes for an upcoming test, and just wanted some verification for a few parts. Could somebody please tell me if these are true:

[tex]y = \log _a f(x) \Rightarrow y' = \frac{{f'(x)}}{{f(x)\ln a}}$[/tex]

[tex]y = a^{f(x)} \Rightarrow y' = [f'(x)\ln a]e^{f(x)\ln a} $[/tex]


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I'm pretty sure those are both correct.
 
ok thanks :)
 

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