Introduction to Logarithmic Differentiation

This calculus video tutorial provides a basic introduction into logarithmic differentiation. It explains how to find the derivative of functions such as x^x, x^sinx, (lnx)^x, and x^(1/x). You need to take the natural log of both sides of the equation and perform implicit differentiation to find dy/dx. You need to be familar with product rule for derivatives and properties of logarithms.
Derivatives - Fast Review:
• Calculus 1 - Derivatives
Derivatives - The Product Rule - f*g:
• Product Rule For Deriv...
Derivatives - The Quotient Rule:
• Quotient Rule For Deri...
Derivatives - The Chain Rule:
• Chain Rule For Finding...
Derivatives - Composite Functions:
• Derivatives of Composi...
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Implicit Differentiation:
• Implicit Differentiation
Derivatives of Inverse Trig Functions:
• Derivatives of Inverse...
Derivatives of Exponential Functions:
• Derivatives of Exponen...
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions:
• Derivative of Logarith...
Logarithmic Differentiation:
• Introduction to Logari...
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Derivatives - Using Logarithms:
• Finding Derivatives Us...
Derivatives of Inverse Functions:
• Derivatives of Inverse...
Derivatives - Differentiation Rules:
• Basic Differentiation ...
Derivatives - Function Notations:
• dy/dx, d/dx, and dy/dt...
Derivatives - The Reciprocal Rule:
• The Reciprocal Rule an...
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