Grade 12 · Algebra & functions

Standard derivatives practice

Standard derivatives is a grade 12 math skill: recall and apply the standard derivatives of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Below are 3 practice questions with answers and step-by-step explanations, drawn from the 5 standard derivatives problems our math games drill.

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Question 1easy

What is $\dfrac{d}{dx}[e^x]$ ?

$\dfrac{d}{dx}[e^x] = e^x$ .

Question 2easy

What is $\dfrac{d}{dx}[\ln x]$ ?

$\dfrac{d}{dx}[\ln x] = \dfrac{1}{x}$ .

Question 3easy

What is $\dfrac{d}{dx}[\tan x]$ ?

$\dfrac{d}{dx}[\tan x] = \sec^2 x$ .

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