1. Know the formula to find the derivative of an exponential function with a
base other than e
2. Use that knowledge to find the derivative of your given function.
3. substitute the given value of x into that derivative.
4. Go find your calculator
5. Do the calculation, knowing how to find ln5 on your calculator.
And your answer is ...... (drumroll) ?
Describe in 5 steps (in WORDS not algebraically) How you would calculate the slope of the tangent
line that passes through 𝑦 = 5^𝑥 where 𝑥 = 2
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