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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

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If y = e^(ax²+b), dy/dx is
Options
A e^(ax²+b)
B b e^(ax²+b)
C (a² + b)e^(ax²+b)
D 2ax e^(ax²+b)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Use the chain rule for derivatives of exponential functions: d/dx(e^u) = e^u * du/dx.Here, u = ax² + b.So, du/dx = d/dx(ax² + b) = 2ax.Therefore, dy/dx = e^(ax²+b) * (2ax) = 2ax e^(ax²+b).

Hint

Remember the chain rule for e^u.

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