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Section 6.4 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions

Module Goal:The student will obtain the ability to work with derivatives and integrals of logarithmic functions. Theorem 1:

Proof: Let

. Then

. So, using implicit differentiation,

Noteworthy Notes: The chain rule is still applicable!

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An Interesting Example:

Let

. Then,

So,

Hence,

And then from the fundamental theorem of calculus, we have

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Example: Evaluate

Answer: Let

, then

and

General Logarithmic and Exponential Functions Using

we have

And

Logarithmic Differentiation:

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This is a neat trick to have handy!

1. Take the natural log of both sides of the equation

and simplify, i.e.,

2. Now take

3. Solve the resulting equation for

Example: Find

for

Answer:

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Which, of course, can be simplified. Now, try some of the odd problems at the end of the section, check your work in Appendix I and proceed to Assignment 6.4. Review sections 6.1 through 6.4 and then go to Quiz 1 (You may want to wait for feedback on all of your assignments before taking the online quiz.).

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