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Example Question #132 : Introductory Calculus
Find the first derivative of the following function:
To solve, simply differentiate using the power rule for differentiation as outline below.
Thus,
Notice that our constant term disappeared because the derivative of a constant is zero.
Simplifying the above equation, we get:
Thus, our answer is:
Example Question #41 : Find The First Derivative Of A Function
Find the first derivative of the following equation:
To solve, simply use the power rule as outline below:
Power rule:
Thus,
Example Question #134 : Introductory Calculus
Find the first derivative of the following function:
To solve, you must use the product rule as outline below.
Product rule:
Thus,
Distribute the 2x and 2.
Combine like terms to simplify.
Example Question #758 : Pre Calculus
Find the first derivative of the function .
An equivalent form of writing is . The derivative of an exponential power is , so the derivative of is , or .
Example Question #759 : Pre Calculus
Find the first derivative:
None of the other answers.
Simplify first:
Use the power rule on each term:
Power rule:
Note that constants become zero.
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