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Tag: power rule

calculus

Calculus: the derivative: the power rule

Jack Jul 19, 2026 Tagged with constant multiple rule, constant rule, derivative, power rule, sum rule

Tutoring first-year calculus, finding derivatives is prominent. The tutor gives an example. The following is by my understanding. In yesterday’s post I mention finding relative extrema by solving for when the derivative is equal to zero. To begin with, how …

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Calculus: the derivative of root x

Jack Nov 12, 2015 Tagged with derivative of root x, power rule, power rule with radicals

The tutor offers a quick hint about a derivative that can be tricky. Example: find the derivative of √x Solution: Rewrite √x as x^0.5 Take the derivative using the power rule: (x^0.5)’ = 0.5x^(-0.5) You may want to rewrite, perhaps …

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