Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 11 - Section 11.5 - Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions - Exercises - Page 842: 60

Answer

$t^{\prime}(x)=-4^{-x+5} \ln (4)$

Work Step by Step

We have: $t(x)=4^{-x+5}$, We differentiate both sides with respect to $x$. $t^{\prime}(x)=\dfrac{d}{dx}[4^{-x+5}]$ Use rule: $\displaystyle \frac{d}{dx}[a^{u}]=a^u \ln (a) \frac{du}{dx}$ Now, $t^{\prime}(x)=4^{-x+5} \ln (4) \dfrac{d}{dx}[-x+5]$ So, $t^{\prime}(x)=-4^{-x+5} \ln (4)$
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