Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative Using Product Rule - d/dx (5x)/(2x^2)
Step 1
This derivative could not be completed using the product rule. Mathway will use another method.
Step 2
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 2.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 4
Rewrite as .
Step 5
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 6
Combine fractions.
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Step 6.1
Combine and .
Step 6.2
Move to the denominator using the negative exponent rule .