Identify Function: Identify the function to differentiate.We need to find the derivative of the function ex1 with respect to x.
Apply Chain Rule: Apply the chain rule for differentiation. The chain rule states that the derivative of a composite function is the derivative of the outer function evaluated at the inner function times the derivative of the inner function. In this case, the outer function is eu, where u=x1, and the inner function is x1.
Differentiate Outer Function: Differentiate the outer function.The derivative of eu with respect to u is eu. So, the derivative of e1/x with respect to 1/x is e1/x.
Differentiate Inner Function: Differentiate the inner function.The derivative of x1 with respect to x is −x21 (using the power rule for derivatives).
Apply Chain Rule: Apply the chain rule by multiplying the derivatives from Step 3 and Step 4.The derivative of e1/x with respect to x is e1/x times −1/x2.
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression.The derivative of ex1 with respect to x is −x2ex1.
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