Most Calculus Students Get This Derivative Wrong (x^x)

Most calculus students know how to differentiate x⁵. Most calculus students know how to differentiate 5ˣ. But what happens when the base and exponent are BOTH variables? In this video, we'll find the derivative of x^x using logarithmic differentiation, one of the most powerful techniques from Calculus 1. If you've ever wondered how to differentiate x^x, this step-by-step lesson will show you exactly how it's done. Want more logarithmic differentiation examples? Check out the videos linked below: Logarithmic Differentiation:    • Logarithmic Differentiation | Calculus 1 |...   Even More Logarithmic Differentiation:    • Calculus 1: Derivatives of Logarithmic Fun...   Looking for a complete calculus course? Visit ProfessorVMath.com for full Calculus 1, Calculus 2, and Calculus 3 courses featuring: • Full-length video lessons • Guided notes • Study guides • Practice exams with detailed solutions • Lifetime access Thanks for watching! xoxo, Professor V #MathwithProfessorV #Calculus #Calculus1 #Derivatives #logarithmicdifferentiation © Math with Professor V. All rights reserved. 💡 Support & Exclusive Content 👉 Join my channel for perks:    / @mathwithprofessorv   📺 Watch Next – Calculus Playlists Full Calculus 1 Video Lectures Playlist:    • Calculus 1 Video Lectures   Full Calculus 2 Integration Playlist:    • Calculus 2 Video Lectures   Calculus 3 Lectures:    • Calculus 3 Video Lectures   ✨ Most Helpful Integration Lessons (Calc 2) Integration by parts:    • Calculus 2: Integration by Parts (Video #1...   Tabular Integration:    • Integration by Parts - Tabular Method | Ca...   Trigonometric integrals:    • Calculus 2: Trigonometric Integrals (Video...   Trigonometric Substitution:    • Calculus 2: Trigonometric Substitution (Vi...   Partial Fraction Decomposition:    • Calculus 2: Integration of Rational Functi...   Strategy for Integration:    • Calculus 2: Strategy for Integration (Vide...   Improper Integrals:    • Calculus 2: Improper Integrals (Video #7) ...   📘 Quick Trig Review Before Integrals Unit Circle:    • Trigonometry: Circular Functions (Section ...   Trig Identities:    • Precalculus: Trigonometric Identities (Sec...   Sum & Difference Formulas:    • Precalculus: Sum and Difference Formulas f...   Double & Half-Angle Formulas:    • Precalculus: The Double-Angle and Half-Ang...   🛍️ Shop & Support Merch: https://math-with-professor-v.mysprea... Amazon Influencer Store: https://amazon.com/shop/mathwithprofe... 📲 Stay Connected IG: @mathwithprofessorv TikTok: @mathwithprofessorv This video is copy protected and cannot be downloaded or used in any capacity without my permission.