PRC-2 · Chapter 5 · Question 45 of 50
What is the derivative of the natural log function y = ln(x)?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) 1/x
Explanation
This is a fundamental rule in calculus; the derivative of ln(x) is the reciprocal of x.
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