The Derivative of the General Exponent Function y = bx
The Derivative of the General Exponent Function y = bx
If f(x) = bx, then f’(x) = bx · lnb
e.g f(x) = 3x, then f’(x) = 3x · ln3
If f(x) = bg(x), then f’(x) = bx · ln b · g’(x)
e.g f(x) = 35x, then f’(x) = 35x · ln3 · 5
Notice: This works for f(x) = ex, f’(x) = ex · ln e = f’(x) = ex · (1) = e x since ln e = 1
1. Take the derivative of the following functions.
a) f(x) = 2 3x b) f(x) = 2.7x + x4 c) f(x) = 6 6t – 2t^2
d) f(x) = x4 · 5 x e) h(t) = 2 t^3 – t^2 / t5
2. If f(t) = 14 5t – 2 x e 4t^2, determine the values of t so that f’(t) = 0
3. Determine the equation of the tangent line to y = 3 (2x) at x= 3.
4. A certain radioactive material decays exponentially. The percent, P, of the material left after t years is given by P(t) = 200(1.4) –t.
a) Determine the half-life of the substance. (How long does it take for the amount to go from 200 to 100?)
b) How fast is the substance decaying at the point where the half-life is reached?
(Sub in the “t” from a into the derivative P’(t) )
Homework: pg 240 #2,3,5,6
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