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Homework Help - Derivatives
« on: March 28, 2011, 03:25:30 pm »
We just started stuff like the power rule and things, I am not really understanding what to do here.. I will give you the list of Problems.. there is only 3 but I can't figure it out.. Please explain it to me!

  • 2x^2+4
  • 3x^5+6x^4+3x^2
  • 2x^8+3x^5+4

Help differentiate those! :(

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Re: Homework Help - Derivatives
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2011, 10:53:52 pm »
The power rule is quite difficult to learn and comprehend at first, however, it gets easier as time goes on!

These answers are:

1. 4x
2. 15x^4+24x^3+3
3. 16x^7+15x^4

The power rule states: b^a derivative is ab^a-1 .. Basically subtract 1 from the exponent and multiply the base b by a. :)

Any other questions feel free to ask.

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Re: Homework Help - Derivatives
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2011, 11:09:44 pm »
Webmaster! You saved my ass on this one! I got an A because I printed out your Examples and your explanation and nailed it! :)

Thanks a lot! Definately in your debt for a while now .. haha..