Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx f(x)=3x^2
f(x)=3x2
Step 1
Since 3 is constant with respect to x, the derivative of 3x2 with respect to x is 3ddx[x2].
3ddx[x2]
Step 2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that ddx[xn] is nxn-1 where n=2.
3(2x)
Step 3
Multiply 2 by 3.
6x
f(x)=3x2
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