Differentiate y=x^x with respect to x.

y=x^x, taking natural log of both sides
ln(y)=ln(x^x), using laws of logs
ln(y)=xln(x), using product rule and implicit differentiation
dy/dx 1/y=ln(x)+1
dy/dx=(ln(x)+1)y
dy/dx=(ln(x)+1)x^x

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

given that y = 1 when x = π, find y in terms of x for the differential equation, dy/dx = xycos(x)


How do I integrate tan^2 x?


What is the derrivative (dy/dx) of the equation 2 = cos 4x - cos 2y in terms of x and y?


Find the derivative of the function f:(0,oo)->R, f(x)=x^x.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences