Question

How do I find the derivative of `ln x^(1/2)`?

Answer 1

`1/(2x)`

Explanation:

Let `y=ln(x^(1/2))`

From the powers rule, we can write this as `y=1/2lnx`

since `d(lnx)/dx=1/x`

`dy/dx=1/2*1/x`

`=1/(2x)`