e^(x^2)dx.

Question

How would I solve this: e^(x^2)dx

Answer 1

Trevor,

Use the chain rule and power rule but remember that taking the derivative of e is a specific case: (d/dx)e^x = e^x

 

So (d/dx)e^{x^2} = x^{x^2}(2x) = 2xe^{^2}

 

Hope this helps!

 

Neal