Precalculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/d@VAR f(x)=-10/x
Step 1
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2
Rewrite as .
Step 3
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 4
Multiply by .
Step 5
Simplify.
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Step 5.1
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule .
Step 5.2
Combine and .