Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/d@VAR f(x) = square root of x
Step 1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 3
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4
Combine and .
Step 5
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 6
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 6.1
Multiply by .
Step 6.2
Subtract from .
Step 7
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 8
Simplify.
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Step 8.1
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule .
Step 8.2
Multiply by .