Level 3 Differentiation Walkthrough
2022 NCEA Level 3 Differentiation Question 3(a)
2022 Paper - Exponential chain rule
Walkthrough overview
What this question practises
This 2022 walkthrough is part of AS91578 — Apply differentiation methods in solving problems.
Method: Rewriting radicals and using the chain rule.
This is Question 3(a) from the 2022 NCEA Level 3 Differentiation paper for AS91578 — Apply differentiation methods in solving problems. Use the guided hints to practise the method before revealing the full working.
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Learning summary
Review the method, not only the answer
This walkthrough helps you practise rewriting radicals and using the chain rule. Use the hints to plan the method, then repeat the question without hints and check each step.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not stop after differentiating the outside function; include the derivative of the inside function as a factor.
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