Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx natural log of x^2
Step 1
Differentiate using the chain rule, which states that is where and .
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Step 1.1
To apply the Chain Rule, set as .
Step 1.2
The derivative of with respect to is .
Step 1.3
Replace all occurrences of with .
Step 2
Differentiate using the Power Rule.
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Step 2.1
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.2
Simplify terms.
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Step 2.2.1
Combine and .
Step 2.2.2
Combine and .
Step 2.2.3
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 2.2.3.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.3.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 2.2.3.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.3.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.3.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
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