Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/d@VAR f(x)=e^(-1/(x-2))
Step 1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 2
Differentiate using the chain rule, which states that is where and .
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Step 2.1
To apply the Chain Rule, set as .
Step 2.2
Differentiate using the Exponential Rule which states that is where =.
Step 2.3
Replace all occurrences of with .
Step 3
Differentiate using the Product Rule which states that is where and .
Step 4
Rewrite as .
Step 5
Differentiate using the chain rule, which states that is where and .
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Step 5.1
To apply the Chain Rule, set as .
Step 5.2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 5.3
Replace all occurrences of with .
Step 6
Differentiate.
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Step 6.1
Multiply by .
Step 6.2
Multiply by .
Step 6.3
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 6.4
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 6.5
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 6.6
Simplify the expression.
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Step 6.6.1
Add and .
Step 6.6.2
Multiply by .
Step 6.7
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 6.8
Simplify the expression.
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Step 6.8.1
Multiply by .
Step 6.8.2
Add and .
Step 7
Simplify.
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Step 7.1
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule .
Step 7.2
Combine and .