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12th grade Derivatives of exponential and log functions worksheet

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Derivatives of exponential and log functions

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  1. Ari first writes f(x) = ln((x² + 1)³) as 3 ln(x² + 1), then differentiates. What is f′(2)?

  2. Bo first writes f(x) = ln((x² + 5)⁴) as 4 ln(x² + 5), then differentiates. What is f′(1)?

  3. Esme first writes f(x) = ln((x² + 4)⁵) as 5 ln(x² + 4), then differentiates. What is f′(2)?

  4. Jun first writes f(x) = ln((x² + 7)³) as 3 ln(x² + 7), then differentiates. What is f′(3)?

  5. Kira uses the chain rule on h(x) = e^(x²). Which is h′(x)?

    • h′(x) = e^(2x)
    • h′(x) = e^(x²)
    • h′(x) = 2xe^(x²)
    • h′(x) = x²e^(x² − 1)
  6. Luz uses the chain rule on h(x) = e^(sin x). Which is h′(x)?

    • h′(x) = e^(sin x)
    • h′(x) = cos x · e^(sin x)
    • h′(x) = sin x · e^(sin x − 1)
    • h′(x) = e^(cos x)
  7. Milo uses the chain rule on h(x) = 2^(3x). Which is h′(x)?

    • h′(x) = 3 · 2^(3x)
    • h′(x) = 3x · 2^(3x − 1)
    • h′(x) = 3 · 2^(3x) · ln 2
    • h′(x) = 2^(3x) · ln 2
  8. Noah uses the chain rule on h(x) = 5^(x²). Which is h′(x)?

    • h′(x) = 2x · 5^(x²)
    • h′(x) = 5^(x²) · ln 5
    • h′(x) = 2x · 5^(x²) · ln 5
    • h′(x) = x² · 5^(x² − 1)
  9. Pia writes f(x) = ln(x³√(x + 3)) as 3 ln x + (1/2) ln(x + 3) before differentiating. What is f′(1)?

  10. Zee writes f(x) = ln(x³√(x + 8)) as 3 ln x + (1/2) ln(x + 8) before differentiating. What is f′(3)?

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About this worksheet

Derivatives of exponential and log functions. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

  • I can differentiate eˣ, aˣ, ln x and log_b x.
  • I can use these with the chain and product rules.
  • I can find a growth or decay rate and use log properties first.

Standard: none (beyond CCSS)

Words to know

e: The base whose exponential is its own derivative (about 2.718).

ln x: The log with base e.

growth rate: The derivative of an amount that grows over time.

Common mistakes

Evaluated the function instead of its derivative.

Turned the fraction upside down. (ln u)′ is u′ over u.

Used the power rule on an exponential. When x is in the power, the exponential keeps its shape.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with derivatives of exponential and log functions?

Evaluated the function instead of its derivative.

Are these 12th grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.

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