Chapter 2: Q. 71 (page 223)
Prove that if f is an exponential function, then f'(x) is proportional to f(x).
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It is proved thatf'(x) is proportional to f(x).
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Chapter 2: Q. 71 (page 223)
Prove that if f is an exponential function, then f'(x) is proportional to f(x).
It is proved thatf'(x) is proportional to f(x).
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Use the definition of the derivative to find for each function f in Exercises 39-54
Use the definition of the derivative to find the equations of the lines described in Exercises 59-64.
The tangent line to at
Use (a) the definition of the derivative and then
(b) the definition of the derivative to find for each function f and value in Exercises 23–38.
23.
Find a function that has the given derivative and value. In each case you can find the answer with an educated guess and check process it may be helpful to do some preliminary algebra
Find a function that has the given derivative and value. In each case you can find the answer with an educated guess and check process it may be helpful to do some preliminary algebra
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