Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx y=x^4 natural log of x-1/3x^3
Step 1
Combine and .
Step 2
Differentiate using the Product Rule which states that is where and .
Step 3
Differentiate using the chain rule, which states that is where and .
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Step 3.1
To apply the Chain Rule, set as .
Step 3.2
The derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3.3
Replace all occurrences of with .
Step 4
Differentiate.
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Step 4.1
Combine and .
Step 4.2
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 4.3
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 4.4
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 4.5
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 4.6
Simplify terms.
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Step 4.6.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.6.2
Combine and .
Step 4.6.3
Combine and .
Step 4.6.4
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 4.6.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.6.4.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 4.6.4.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.6.4.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.6.4.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.6.4.2.4
Divide by .
Step 4.7
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 4.8
Reorder terms.