2.6. DERIVATIVES OF INVERSE FUNCTIONS Activity 2.6.2. For each function given below, find its derivative. (a) $h(x) = x^2 \ln(x)$ $= x + 2x \ln(x)$
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We need to use the product rule for differentiation, which states that if $f(x) = u(x)v(x)$, then $f'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x)$. In this case, let $u(x) = x^2$ and $v(x) = \ln(x)$. Show more…
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