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Use this trick to find the derivative of x raised to the x power. The video shows how to find a complicated derivative by rewriting the function using properties of logarithms. After rewriting the function, the derivative is simply taking the derivative of an exponential function. The resource is the 23rd segment in a series of 31.
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Instructional Ideas
- Review properties of natural logarithms
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be comfortable working with the chain rule to find derivatives
- Pupils need to know the derivative of a natural log
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses colors to highlight aspects of the process
- Includes closed captioning
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