Question

what is the derivative of 5e^(sqrt x)

Answer 1

u need the chain rule

Answer 2

how do I use the chain rule?

Answer 3

can u find the derivative of sqrt(x) ?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

what is it ?

Answer 6

1/2x^-1/2

Answer 7

correct
or it can simplied be 1/(2x^(1/2)) = 1/2sqrt(x) right ?

Answer 8

yes and so now I just multiply that by 5e^(sqrt x)

Answer 9

that's right :)
so, what's the final answer then ?

Answer 10

5e^(sqrt x)*1/2sqrt(x)

Answer 11

absolutely, i must give u medal :)
you were right

Answer 12

Thank you very much for helping me. :)

Answer 13

my pleasure :)