Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx 5x^3
5x3
Step 1
Since 5 is constant with respect to x, the derivative of 5x3 with respect to x is 5ddx[x3].
5ddx[x3]
Step 2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that ddx[xn] is nxn-1 where n=3.
5(3x2)
Step 3
Multiply 3 by 5.
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