SOLUTION: Evaluate dy/dx when x=-1 given, y=(x+2)^x

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Question 1183844: Evaluate dy/dx when x=-1 given, y=(x+2)^x
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, robertb:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20063)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Take natural logs of both sides:











Substitute for y from the original given equation:













 is the same as 

Edwin
Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


===> after applying the chain rule.

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