Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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Chapter 6 - Exponential, Logarithmic, And Inverse Trigonometric Functions - 6.2 Derivatives And Integrals Involving Logarithmic Functions - Exercises Set 6.2 - Page 425: 33

Answer

True.

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The derivative of $ln|x|$ is $\frac{1}{x}$. The definition of an odd function is a function where $f(x)=-f(-x)$. $$\frac{1}{x}=\frac{-1}{-x}$$ Therefore, the derivative of $ln|x|$ is odd.
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