Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx -(x^2)/(y^2)
-x2y2
Step 1
Since -1y2 is constant with respect to x, the derivative of -x2y2 with respect to x is -1y2ddx[x2].
-1y2ddx[x2]
Step 2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that ddx[xn] is nxn-1 where n=2.
-1y2(2x)
Step 3
Combine fractions.
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Step 3.1
Multiply 2 by -1.
-21y2x
Step 3.2
Combine -2 and 1y2.
-2y2x
Step 3.3
Combine -2y2 and x.
-2xy2
Step 3.4
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
-2xy2
-2xy2
-x2y2
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