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If y = e^ax, then x * dy/dx = ______. - Mathematics and Statistics

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If y = `e^(ax)`, then `x * dy/dx` = ______.

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Solution

If y = `e^ax`, then `x * dy/dx =` axy.

Explanation:

y = `e^(ax)`

Differentiating both sides w.r.t. x, we get

`dy/dx = e^(ax) * d/dx (ax)`

`= e^(ax) * (a)`

`= a * e^(ax)`

∴ `dy/dx` = ay

∴ `x dy/dx = axy`

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 1 (Commerce) [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Differentiation
MISCELLANEOUS EXERCISE - 3 | Q II] 8) | Page 100
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