Derivative of exponential and logarithmic functions
Exponential and logarithmic derivatives lesson in PowerPoint, deriving the rules for eˣ, aˣ, ln x and logₐ x before applying them to examples like e^(5x−4) and 4x − 5 log₉ x.

- Grades
- Grade 12, High School
- File type
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Use
- Digital activity
- Subject
- Math, Calculus
- Topic
- calculus, derivative
- Resource types
- Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
- Use
- Digital activity
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PowerPoint presentation, 14 slides explaining how to find the derivative of any exponential and logarithmic function.
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Learning objectives
- Differentiate exponential functions, including e^(kx) and e^f(x)
- Differentiate natural and base-a logarithmic functions
- Apply the chain rule to exponential expressions
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Exponential functions
- Logarithmic functions
- Natural logarithm
- Chain rule
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