Implicit Differentiation: This Derivative ISN’T So Complex. | x^ix

In this video, we'll uncover finding the derivative of x^(ix) using implicit differentiation! This calculus 1 problem is much easier than it seems, even though it has the complex number i. We will take the natural log of both sides, use the product rule, and manipulate the function a bit to make the derivative of a cinch. If you want more derivatives to learn and to master your AP calculus AB exam, be sure to ninja smash that subscribe button!

0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Property of Logarithms
0:43 - Finding The Derivative
1:03 - Product Rule

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