CoreDerivatives
Power Rule
Overview
The simplest and most used differentiation rule. If f(x) = x^n, then f′(x) = n·x^(n−1).
Key Concepts
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d/dx [x^n] = n·x^(n−1)
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Works for any real exponent n
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Constant rule: d/dx [c] = 0
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