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Calculus Examples
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Step 1
Find the derivative of the function. To find the slope of the equation tangent to the line, evaluate the derivative at the desired value of .
Step 2
Step 2.1
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3.2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 3.3
Multiply by .
Step 4
The derivative of the equation in terms of can also be represented as .
Step 5
Replace the variable with in the expression.
Step 6
Step 6.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 6.2
Multiply by .
Step 7
Subtract from .
Step 8
The derivative at is .