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The slope of y = ln(5x) for positive x does not depend on the 5 because it equals
Aln 5
B1/(5x)
C1/x
D5/x
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1/x
Since ln(5x) = ln 5 + ln x, the constant drops out and the derivative is 1/x.
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