What is the derivative of 2 ln x?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the derivative of the function 2 ln(x), which involves applying differentiation rules to find the rate of change of the function with respect to x.

Answer

\( \frac{2}{x} \)
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The final answer is ( \frac{2}{x} )

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the function to differentiate

The given function is $f(x) = 2 \ln(x)$.

  1. Apply the constant multiple rule

The constant multiple rule in differentiation states that the derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function: [ \frac{d}{dx} [c \cdot f(x)] = c \cdot \frac{d}{dx} [f(x)] ] Here, $c = 2$ and $f(x) = \ln(x)$.

  1. Differentiate the natural logarithm function

Recall that the derivative of $\ln(x)$ with respect to $x$ is $\frac{1}{x}$: [ \frac{d}{dx} [\ln(x)] = \frac{1}{x} ]

  1. Combine the results

Multiply the constant $2$ by the derivative of $\ln(x)$: [ \frac{d}{dx} [2 \ln(x)] = 2 \cdot \frac{1}{x} = \frac{2}{x} ]

The final answer is ( \frac{2}{x} )

More Information

Differentiation of logarithmic functions is a common operation in calculus, especially in problems involving growth rates and elasticity in economics.

Tips

A common mistake is to neglect the constant multiple rule when differentiating, leading to an incorrect answer. Always remember to apply the rule before differentiating the function.

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