Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx 3/(x^2)
Step 1
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2
Apply basic rules of exponents.
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Step 2.1
Rewrite as .
Step 2.2
Multiply the exponents in .
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Step 2.2.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 2.2.2
Multiply by .
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 terms.
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Step 5.2.1
Combine and .
Step 5.2.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.