Question 23
MediumOriginal questionWhich of the following statements are true?
I. .
II. .
III. .
IV. .
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
II: , whose derivative is . III: the chain rule gives the factor .
I is false: the power rule is for a variable base; . IV is false: , so its derivative is .
Worth noting
IV is the common slip: the 7 inside the logarithm cancels, .
- Concept
- Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions
- Typical timeTypical
- 120 s
- Your timeYours
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