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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 3.9.6

Explain why b^x = e^xlnb.

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Start by understanding the concept of exponential functions. The function \( b^x \) is an exponential function where \( b \) is the base and \( x \) is the exponent.
Recall the natural exponential function \( e^x \), which is a fundamental function in calculus due to its unique properties, such as its derivative being itself.
Use the property of logarithms: \( b^x = e^{x \ln b} \). This transformation is based on the identity \( a^b = e^{b \ln a} \), which allows us to express any exponential function in terms of the natural exponential function.
Understand that \( \ln b \) is the natural logarithm of \( b \). The expression \( x \ln b \) is the exponent in the transformed function \( e^{x \ln b} \). This transformation is useful because it allows us to leverage the properties of \( e^x \) in calculus.
Recognize that this transformation is particularly useful in calculus for differentiation and integration, as the derivative of \( e^x \) is \( e^x \), making calculations more straightforward when dealing with exponential functions.

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