The Derivative of e^-6x

December 9, 2020October 18, 2021 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^-6x is -6e^-6x

How to calculate the derivative of e^-6x

The chain rule is useful for finding the derivative of a function which could have been differentiated had it been in x, but it is in the form of another expression which could also be differentiated if it stood on its own.

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate -6x (the answer is -6)

Because e^-6x is a function which is a combination of e^x and -6x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the -6x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^-6x

Although the function e^-6x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(-6x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (-6x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = -6x

From this it follows that:

e^-6x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = -6x, the function e^-6x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = -6x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^-6x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^-6x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^-6x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the -6x.

How to find the derivative of e^-6x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(-6)	g(x) = -6x ⇒ g'(x) = -6
	= (e^-6x)(-6)	f(g(x)) = e^-6x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^-6x
	= -6e^(-6x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^-6x is -6e^-6x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^-6x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^-6x	► Derivative of e^-6x = -6e^-6x
e^(-6x)	► Derivative of e^(-6x) = -6e^-6x
e -6x	► Derivative of e -6x = -6e^-6x
e -6 x	► Derivative of e -6 x = -6e^-6x
e to the -6x	► Derivative of e to the -6x = -6e^-6x

Top Tip

It’s possible to generalize the derivative of expressions in the form e^ax (where a is a constant value):

The derivative of e^ax = ae^ax

(Add the constant a to the front of the expression and keep the exponential part the same)

The Second Derivative of e^-6x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^-6x = -6e^(-6x). So to find the second derivative of e^-6x, we just need to differentiate -6e^-6x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of -6e^-6x and get an answer of 36e^-6x.

► The second derivative of e^-6x = 36e^(-6x)

The Derivative of e^-5x

December 1, 2020October 18, 2021 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^-5x is -5e^-5x

How to calculate the derivative of e^-5x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate -5x (the answer is -5)

Because e^-5x is a function which is a combination of e^x and -5x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the -5x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^-5x

Although the function e^-5x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(-5x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (-5x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = -5x

From this it follows that:

e^-5x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = -5x, the function e^-5x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = -5x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^-5x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^-5x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^-5x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the -5x.

How to find the derivative of e^-5x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(-5)	g(x) = -5x ⇒ g'(x) = -5
	= (e^-5x)(-5)	f(g(x)) = e^-5x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^-5x
	= -5e^(-5x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^-5x is -5e^-5x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^-5x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^-5x	► Derivative of e^-5x = -5e^-5x
e^(-5x)	► Derivative of e^(-5x) = -5e^-5x
e -5x	► Derivative of e -5x = -5e^-5x
e -5 x	► Derivative of e -5 x = -5e^-5x
e to the -5x	► Derivative of e to the -5x = -5e^-5x

The Second Derivative of e^-5x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^-5x = -5e^(-5x). So to find the second derivative of e^-5x, we just need to differentiate -5e^-5x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of -5e^-5x and get an answer of 25e^-5x.

► The second derivative of e^-5x = 25e^(-5x)

The Derivative of e^x^3

November 13, 2020October 18, 2021 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^x^3 is (3x^2)(e^x^3)

How to calculate the derivative of e^x^3

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate x³ (the answer is 3x)

Because e^x^3 is a function which is a combination of e^x and x³, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the x³ by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^x^3

Although the function e^x³ contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(x³).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (x³).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = x³

From this it follows that:

e^x³ = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = x³, the function e^x³ can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = x³)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^x³

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^x³

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^x^3, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the x squared.

How to find the derivative of e^x^3 using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(3x²)	g(x) = x³ ⇒ g'(x) = 3x²
	= (e^x^3).(3x²)	f(g(x)) = e^x^3 ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^x^3
	= (3x²)e^x³

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^x^3 is (3x²)e^x³

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^x^3 is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^x³	► Derivative of e^x³ =(3x²)e^x³
e^(x^3)	► Derivative of e^(x^3) = (3x²)e^x³
e x 3	► Derivative of e x 3 = (3x²)e^x³
e to the x cubed	► Derivative of e to the x cubed = (3x²)e^x³

The Second Derivative of e^x^3

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^x^3 = (3x²)e^x³. So to find the second derivative of e^x^3, we just need to differentiate (3x²)e^x³.

We can use the chain rule in combination with the product rule for differentiation to calculate the derivative of (3x²)e^x³. The answer is (6x)e^x³ + (9x⁴)e^x³

► The second derivative of e^x^3 = (6x)e^x³ + (9x⁴)e^x³

The Derivative of e^-4x

November 13, 2020October 18, 2021 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^-4x is -4e^-4x

How to calculate the derivative of e^-4x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate -4x (the answer is -4)

Because e^-4x is a function which is a combination of e^x and -4x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the -4x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^-4x

Although the function e^-4x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(-4x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (-4x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = -4x

From this it follows that:

e^-4x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = -4x, the function e^-4x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = -4x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^-4x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^-4x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^-4x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the -4x.

How to find the derivative of e^-4x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(-4)	g(x) = -4x ⇒ g'(x) = -4
	= (e^-4x)(-4)	f(g(x)) = e^-4x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^-4x
	= -4e^(-4x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^-4x is -4e^-4x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^-4x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^-4x	► Derivative of e^-4x = -4e^-4x
e^(-4x)	► Derivative of e^(-4x) = -4e^-4x
e -4x	► Derivative of e -4x = -4e^-4x
e -4 x	► Derivative of e -4 x = -4e^-4x
e to the -4x	► Derivative of e to the -4x = -4e^-4x

The Second Derivative of e^-4x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^-4x = -4e^(-4x). So to find the second derivative of e^-4x, we just need to differentiate -4e^-4x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of -4e^-4x and get an answer of 16e^-4x.

► The second derivative of e^-4x = 16e^(-4x)

The Derivative of e^-x

November 9, 2020October 18, 2021 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^-x is -e^-x

How to calculate the derivative of e^-x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate -x (the answer is -1)

Because e^-x is a function which is a combination of e^x and -x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the -x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^-x

Although the function e^-x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(-x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (-x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = -x

From this it follows that:

e^-x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = -x, the function e^-x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = -x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^-x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^-x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^-x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the negative x.

How to find the derivative of e^-x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(-1)	g(x) = -x ⇒ g'(x) = –1
	= (e^-x).(-1)	f(g(x)) = e^-x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^-x
	= -e^(-x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^-x is -e^-x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^-x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^-x	► Derivative of e^-x = -e^-x
e^(-x)	► Derivative of e^(-x) = -e^-x
e -x	► Derivative of e -x = -e^-x
e – x	► Derivative of e – x = -e^-x
e to the negative x	► Derivative of e to the negative x = -e^-x
e to the -x	► Derivative of e to the -x = -e^-x

The Second Derivative of e^-x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^-x = -e^(-x). So to find the second derivative of e^-x, we just need to differentiate -e^-x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of -e^-x and get an answer of e^-x (i.e. the second derivative of e^-x is just itself).

► The second derivative of e^-x = e^(-x)

The Derivative of e^-2x

November 9, 2020 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^-2x is -2e^-2x

How to calculate the derivative of e^-2x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate -2x (the answer is -2)

Because e^-2x is a function which is a combination of e^x and -2x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the -2x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^-2x

Although the function e^-2x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(-2x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (-2x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = -2x

From this it follows that:

e^-2x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = -2x, the function e^-2x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = -2x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^-2x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^-2x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^-2x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the -2x.

How to find the derivative of e^-2x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(-2)	g(x) = -2x ⇒ g'(x) = –2
	= (e^-2x).(-2)	f(g(x)) = e^-2x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^-2x
	= -2e^(-2x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^-2x is -2e^-2x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^-2x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^-2x	► Derivative of e^-2x = -2e^-2x
e^(-2x)	► Derivative of e^(-2x) = -2e^-2x
e -2x	► Derivative of e -2x = -2e^-2x
e -2 x	► Derivative of e -2 x = -2e^-2x
e to the -2x	► Derivative of e to the -2x = -2e^-2x

The Second Derivative of e^-2x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^-2x = -2e^(-2x). So to find the second derivative of e^-2x, we just need to differentiate -2e^-2x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of -2e^-2x and get an answer of 4e^-2x.

► The second derivative of e^-2x = 4e^(-2x)

The Derivative of e^-3x

November 9, 2020 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^-3x is -3e^-3x

How to calculate the derivative of e^-3x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate -3x (the answer is -3)

Because e^-3x is a function which is a combination of e^x and -3x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the -3x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^-3x

Although the function e^-3x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(-3x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (-3x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = -3x

From this it follows that:

e^-3x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = -3x, the function e^-3x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = -3x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^-3x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^-3x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^-3x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the -3x.

How to find the derivative of e^-3x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(-3)	g(x) = -3x ⇒ g'(x) = -3
	= (e^-3x)(-3)	f(g(x)) = e^-3x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^-3x
	= -3e^(-3x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^-3x is -3e^-3x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^-3x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^-3x	► Derivative of e^-3x = -3e^-3x
e^(-3x)	► Derivative of e^(-3x) = -3e^-3x
e -3x	► Derivative of e -3x = -3e^-3x
e -3 x	► Derivative of e -3 x = -3e^-3x
e to the -3x	► Derivative of e to the -3x = -3e^-3x

The Second Derivative of e^-3x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^-3x = -3e^(-3x). So to find the second derivative of e^-3x, we just need to differentiate -3e^-3x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of -3e^-3x and get an answer of 9e^-3x.

► The second derivative of e^-3x = 9e^(-3x)

The Derivative of e^9x

October 20, 2020 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^9x is 9e^9x

How to calculate the derivative of e^9x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate 9x (the answer is 9)

Because e^9x is a function which is a combination of e^x and 9x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the 9x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^9x

Although the function e^9x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(9x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (9x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = 9x

From this it follows that:

e^9x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = 9x, the function e^9x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = 9x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^9x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^9x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^9x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the 9x.

How to find the derivative of e^9x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(9)	g(x) = 9x ⇒ g'(x) = 9
	= (e^9x).9	f(g(x)) = e^9x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^9x
	= 9e^(9x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^9x is 9e^9x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^9x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^9x	► Derivative of e^9x = 9e^9x
e^(9x)	► Derivative of e^(9x) = 9e^9x
e 9x	► Derivative of e 9x = 9e^9x
e 9 x	► Derivative of e 9 x = 9e^9x
e to the 9x	► Derivative of e to the 9x = 9e^9x

The Second Derivative of e^9x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^9x = 9e^(9x). So to find the second derivative of e^9x, we just need to differentiate 9e^9x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of 9e^9x and get an answer of 81e^9x.

► The second derivative of e^9x = 81e^(9x)

The Derivative of e^8x

October 5, 2020 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^8x is 8e^8x

How to calculate the derivative of e^8x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate 8x (the answer is 8)

Because e^8x is a function which is a combination of e^x and 8x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the 8x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^8x

Although the function e^8x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(8x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (8x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = 8x

From this it follows that:

e^8x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = 8x, the function e^8x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = 8x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^8x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^8x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^8x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the 8x.

How to find the derivative of e^8x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(8)	g(x) = 8x ⇒ g'(x) = 8
	= (e^8x).8	f(g(x)) = e^8x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^8x
	= 8e^(8x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^8x is 8e^8x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^8x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^8x	► Derivative of e^8x = 8e^8x
e^(8x)	► Derivative of e^(8x) = 8e^8x
e 8x	► Derivative of e 8x = 8e^8x
e 8 x	► Derivative of e 8 x = 8e^8x
e to the 8x	► Derivative of e to the 8x = 8e^8x

The Second Derivative of e^8x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^8x = 8e^(8x). So to find the second derivative of e^8x, we just need to differentiate 8e^8x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of 8e^8x and get an answer of 64e^8x.

► The second derivative of e^8x = 64e^(8x)

The Derivative of e^6x

October 2, 2020 ~ DerivativeIt

The derivative of e^6x is 6e^6x

How to calculate the derivative of e^6x

In this case:

We know how to differentiate e^x (the answer is e^x)
We know how to differentiate 6x (the answer is 6)

Because e^6x is a function which is a combination of e^x and 6x, it means we can perform the differentiation of e to the 6x by making use of the chain rule.

Using the chain rule to find the derivative of e^6x

Although the function e^6x contains no parenthesis, we can still view it as a composite function (a function of a function).

If we add parenthesis around the exponent, we get e^(6x).

Now the function is in the form of the standard exponential function e^x, except it does not have x as an exponent, instead the exponent is another function of x (6x).

Let’s call the function in the exponent g(x), which means:

g(x) = 6x

From this it follows that:

e^6x = e^g(x)

Let’s set f(x) = e^x.

Then, because g(x) = 6x, the function e^6x can be written as a composite function of f(x) and g(x).

f(x) = e^x

f(g(x)) = e^g(x) (but g(x) = 6x)

Therefore, f(g(x)) = e^6x

Let’s define this composite function as F(x):

F(x) = f(g(x)) = e^6x

We can now find the derivative of F(x) = e^6x, F'(x), by making use of the chain rule.

The Chain Rule:
For two differentiable functions f(x) and g(x)

If F(x) = f(g(x))

Then the derivative of F(x) is F'(x) = f’(g(x)).g’(x)

Now we can just plug f(x) and g(x) into the chain rule to find the derivative of e to the 6x.

How to find the derivative of e^6x using the Chain Rule:

F'(x)	= f'(g(x)).g'(x)	Chain Rule Definition
	= f'(g(x))(6)	g(x) = 6x ⇒ g'(x) = 6
	= (e^6x).6	f(g(x)) = e^6x ⇒ f'(g(x)) = e^6x
	= 6e^(6x)

Using the chain rule, the derivative of e^6x is 6e^6x

Finally, just a note on syntax and notation: the exponential function e^6x is sometimes written in the forms shown below (the derivative of each is as per the calculations above). Just be aware that not all of the forms below are mathematically correct.

e^6x	► Derivative of e^6x = 6e^6x
e^(6x)	► Derivative of e^(6x) = 6e^6x
e 6x	► Derivative of e 6x = 6e^6x
e 6 x	► Derivative of e 6 x = 6e^6x
e to the 6x	► Derivative of e to the 6x = 6e^6x

The Second Derivative of e^6x

To calculate the second derivative of a function, you just differentiate the first derivative.

From above, we found that the first derivative of e^6x = 6e^(6x). So to find the second derivative of e^6x, we just need to differentiate 6e^6x

We can use the chain rule to calculate the derivative of 6e^6x and get an answer of 36e^6x.

► The second derivative of e^6x = 36e^(6x)