Calculus Examples

Find dy/dx y=1/x
Step 1
Differentiate both sides of the equation.
Step 2
The derivative of with respect to is .
Step 3
Differentiate the right side of the equation.
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Step 3.1
Rewrite as .
Step 3.2
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 3.3
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule .
Step 4
Reform the equation by setting the left side equal to the right side.
Step 5
Replace with .