54. For any positive constant k, the derivative of In (kx) is 1/x. Prove this fact (a) by using the Chain Rule. (b) by using a property of logarithms and differentiating.

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54. For any positive constant k, the derivative of In (kx) is 1/x.
Prove this fact
(a) by using the Chain Rule.
(b) by using a property of logarithms and differentiating.
Transcribed Image Text:54. For any positive constant k, the derivative of In (kx) is 1/x. Prove this fact (a) by using the Chain Rule. (b) by using a property of logarithms and differentiating.
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