Derivative of ex Proofs

This function is very unique. It is the only function that is the exact same as it's derivative. This means that for every x value, the slope at that point is equal to the y value

Limit Definition Proof of ex

Limit Definition:

By la s of exponents,

e can split the addition of exponents into multiplication of the same !ase

"actor out an ex

#e can put the ex in front of the limit

#e see that as h approaches $, the limit 'meanin% e don't really (no

ill %et closer to $&$

hich is an indeterminant form

hat is happenin% to to value as !oth the numerator and e can do is plu% in the point '$,*) and see the function's !ehavior

denominator approach $). #hat at that point.

This limit definition states that e is the unique positive num!er for

hich

hich

e can clearly see on the %raph. e can su!stitute * for the limit

+sin% this defition,

Implicit Differentiation Proof of ex

Let

Then

Ta(in% the derivative of x and ta(in% the derivative of y

ith respect to x yields

,ultiply !oth sides !y y and su!stitute ex for y.

Proof of ex by Chain Rule and Derivative of the Natural Log

Let

and consider

"rom -hain .ule,

e %et

#e (no

from the derivative of natural lo%, that

#e also (no

that ln(e) is *

/o

e can su!stitute * and *&u into our equation

,ultiply !oth sides !y u

and su!stitute ex for u.