I need the derivative of : e^-x and : xe^x
L Laurenmath New member Joined Apr 18, 2006 Messages 14 Apr 23, 2006 #1 I need the derivative of : e^-x and : xe^x
stapel Super Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Messages 16,582 Apr 23, 2006 #2 1) Differentiate y = e<sup>-x</sup> Hint: What is the derivative of e<sup>x</sup>? Or of e<sup>ax</sup>? 2) Differentiate y = xe<sup>x</sup> Apply the Product Rule. If you get stuck, please reply showing all of your steps. Thank you. Eliz. <sub>Edit by TKHunny - HTML Repaired</sub>
1) Differentiate y = e<sup>-x</sup> Hint: What is the derivative of e<sup>x</sup>? Or of e<sup>ax</sup>? 2) Differentiate y = xe<sup>x</sup> Apply the Product Rule. If you get stuck, please reply showing all of your steps. Thank you. Eliz. <sub>Edit by TKHunny - HTML Repaired</sub>