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.
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Maths
Topic
Calculus, Derivative
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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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Core concepts

  • Exponential functions

  • Logarithmic functions

  • Chain rule

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