What is the process for taking the derivative of a function? 1/(x^2)

Blake Booker

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2022-12-17

What is the process for taking the derivative of a function? 1x2

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Kylan Flynn

Kylan Flynn

Beginner2022-12-18Added 4 answers

Solve for the derivative:
As is widely known, ddx(xn)=nxn-1
So,
ddx1x2=ddxx-2=-2(x)-2-1=-2(x)-3=-2x3
So, the derivative of 1x2is -2x3.

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