Identify Function: We need to find the derivative of the function xln(x) with respect to x. This requires the use of the quotient rule for derivatives, which states that if you have a function h(x)=g(x)f(x), then h′(x)=(g(x))2f′(x)g(x)−f(x)g′(x). Here, f(x)=ln(x) and g(x)=x or x21.
Derivative of ln(x): First, we find the derivative of f(x)=ln(x). The derivative of ln(x) with respect to x is x1.
Derivative of x: Next, we find the derivative of g(x)=x or x(1/2). Using the power rule, the derivative of x(1/2) is (1/2)x(−1/2) or 2x1.
Apply Quotient Rule: Now we apply the quotient rule. We have f′(x)=x1 and g′(x)=2x1. Plugging these into the quotient rule formula, we get:h′(x)=(x)2(x1)∗(x)−(ln(x))∗(2x1)Simplify the numerator:h′(x)=xx/x−ln(x)/(2x)
Simplify Numerator: Simplify the expression further by finding a common denominator for the terms in the numerator:h′(x)=2x2−ln(x)/xNow, divide each term in the numerator by x:h′(x)=2x232−2x23ln(x)
Find Common Denominator: Simplify the terms:h′(x)=x231−2x23ln(x)Combine the terms over the common denominator:h′(x)=2x232−ln(x)
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