Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for differentiation, which states that the derivative of a function h(x)=g(x)f(x) is given by h′(x)=(g(x))2g(x)f′(x)−f(x)g′(x). Let f(x)=ex and g(x)=x, so we need to find f′(x) and g′(x).
Find f′(x): Find the derivative of f(x)=ex with respect to x. The derivative of ex with respect to x is ex. So, f′(x)=ex.
Find g′(x): Find the derivative of g(x)=x with respect to x. The derivative of x is (1/2)x(−1/2). So, g′(x)=(1/2)x(−1/2)=1/(2x).
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule using the derivatives from steps 2 and 3.h′(x)=(g(x))2g(x)f′(x)−f(x)g′(x)h′(x)=(x)2xex−ex(2x1)
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression.h′(x)=xxex−2xexh′(x)=xex(x−2x1)h′(x)=xex(x−2x1)
Check Answer Choices: Check the answer choices to see which one matches our result.The correct answer is (D) ex(x−2x1).
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