Calculus Maximus WS 2.

10: Log Functions

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Worksheet 2.10—Derivatives of Log Functions & LOG DIFF

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1. Find the derivative of each function with respect to x, given that a is a constant
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(C) f ʹ ( x ) = 5sin ( ln x ) + 9 cos ( ln x )
(D) f ʹ ( x ) = 9sin ( ln x ) + 5cos ( ln x )
(E) f ʹ ( x ) = x 9 sin ( ln x ) + 5 cos ( ln x ) 

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