How do you find the first and second derivative of ln(x^3)?
1 Answer
Oct 19, 2016
Explanation:
Using the chain rule, the power rule, and the product rule, along with the derivative
First Derivative:
=1/x^3(3x^2)
=3/x
Second Derivative:
=d/dx(3/x)
=d/dx3x^(-1)
=3(-x^-2)
=-3/x^2