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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

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Find the derivative of y = e2x ln(x + 6)
Options
A e<sup>2x</sup>/(x+6) + 2ln(x+6)
B e<sup>2x</sup>/(x+6) + ln(x+6)
C e<sup>2x</sup> + 2ln(x+6)
D e<sup>2x</sup>/(x+6) + 2e<sup>2x</sup>ln(x+6)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This requires the product rule: (uv)' = u'v + uv'.Let u = e2x and v = ln(x + 6).Find the derivatives of u and v:u' = d/dx (e2x) = e2x * (2) = 2e2xv' = d/dx (ln(x + 6)) = (1/(x + 6)) * (1) = 1/(x + 6)Now apply the product rule:dy/dx = u'v + uv'dy/dx = (2e2x) * ln(x + 6) + (e2x) * (1/(x + 6))dy/dx = 2e2xln(x + 6) + e2x/(x + 6).This matches option D.

Hint

Use the product rule for differentiation: (uv)' = u'v + uv'.

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