Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx x^3-3/2x^2
Step 1
Differentiate.
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Step 1.1
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 1.2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2
Evaluate .
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Step 2.1
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.3
Multiply by .
Step 2.4
Combine and .
Step 2.5
Multiply by .
Step 2.6
Combine and .
Step 2.7
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 2.7.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.7.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 2.7.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.7.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.7.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.7.2.4
Divide by .