Multivariable Calculus : Differentiation Rules

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Example Question #1 : Partial Differentiation

Find .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to find , we need to take the derivative of  in respect to , and treat , and  as constants. We also need to remember what the derivatives of natural log, exponential functions and power functions are for single variables.

Natural Log:

Exponential Functions:

Power Functions:

 

Example Question #2 : Partial Differentiation

Find .

Possible Answers:


Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to find , we need to take the derivative of  in respect to  , and treat , and  as constants. We also need to remember what the derivatives of natural log, exponential functions and power functions are for single variables.

Natural Log:

Exponential Functions:

Power Functions:

Example Question #4 : Multivariable Calculus

Find .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to find , we need to take the derivative of  in respect to , and treat , and  as constants. We also need to remember what the derivatives of natural log, exponential functions and power functions are for single variables.

Natural Log:

Exponential Functions:

Power Functions:

 

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