Overview
We know how to take the derivative of a variable raised to a constant power. In this session we ask how to take the derivative of a constant raised to a variable power!
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
» Clip 1: Differentiating Logs and Exponentials (00:01:00)
From Lecture 6 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Clip 1: Differentiating Logs and Exponentials
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Worked Example
Compound Interest
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
» Clip 1: Difference Quotient of ax (00:05:00)
From Lecture 6 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006