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The Power Rule The Power Rule and otherand other
Rules for DifferentiationRules for Differentiation
Mr. MiehlMr. Miehl
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Rules for DifferentiationRules for DifferentiationTaking the derivative by using the definition is a lot of work.
Perhaps there is an easy way to find the derivative.
ObjectiveObjective
To differentiate functions using the To differentiate functions using the power rule, constant rule, constant power rule, constant rule, constant multiple rule, and sum and difference multiple rule, and sum and difference rules.rules.
The Derivative is …The Derivative is … Used to find the “slope” of a function at a point.Used to find the “slope” of a function at a point.
Used to find the “slope of the tangent line” to Used to find the “slope of the tangent line” to the graph of a function at a point. the graph of a function at a point.
Used to find the “instantaneous rate of change” Used to find the “instantaneous rate of change” of a function at a point. of a function at a point.
Computed by finding the limit of the difference Computed by finding the limit of the difference quotient as ∆x approaches 0. (Limit Definition) quotient as ∆x approaches 0. (Limit Definition)
Notations for the Notations for the Derivative of a FunctionDerivative of a Function
d
dx
'( )f x
'y
dy
dx
dy
dx
““ff prime of prime of xx””
““yy prime” prime”
““the derivative of the derivative of yy with respect to with respect to xx””
is a verb. “Take the derivative with respect to is a verb. “Take the derivative with respect to xx…” …”
is a noun.is a noun.
Rules for DifferentiationRules for Differentiation
DifferentiationDifferentiation is the process of is the process of computing the derivative of a computing the derivative of a function.function.
You may be asked to:You may be asked to: Differentiate.Differentiate. Derive.Derive. Find the derivative of…Find the derivative of…
Video Clip fromVideo Clip fromCalculus-Help.comCalculus-Help.com
The Power RuleThe Power Rule
Rules for DifferentiationRules for Differentiation
Working with the definition of the Working with the definition of the derivative is important because it derivative is important because it helps you really understand what the helps you really understand what the derivative means.derivative means.
The Power Rule The Power Rule
1[ ] , is any real numberN Ndx Nx N
dx
[ ] 1d
xdx
The Constant Rule The Constant Rule
The derivative of a constant function The derivative of a constant function is zero.is zero.
[ ] 0, is a constantd
c cdx
The Constant Multiple Rule The Constant Multiple Rule
[ ( ) ] '( ) , is a constantd
c f x c f x cdx
The derivative of a constant times a The derivative of a constant times a function is equal to the constant function is equal to the constant times the derivative of the function.times the derivative of the function.
The Sum and Difference Rules The Sum and Difference Rules
[ ( ) ( )] '( ) '( )d
f x g x f x g xdx
[ ( ) ( )] '( ) '( )d
f x g x f x g xdx
The derivative of a sum is the sum of the derivatives.
The derivative of a difference is the difference of the derivatives.
Constant RuleConstant Rule
Find the derivative of:Find the derivative of:( ) 7f x '( ) 0f x
3y
0dy
dx or ' 0y
Power RulePower Rule
Differentiate:Differentiate:3( )f x x
2'( ) 3f x x
9y x
89dy
xdx
100( )g x x99'( ) 100g x x
Constant Multiple RuleConstant Multiple Rule
Find the derivative of:Find the derivative of:132y x
2 dy
dx
231
3 x
23
2
3
dy
dx x
Constant Multiple RuleConstant Multiple Rule
Find the derivative of:Find the derivative of:24
( )5
xf x
45'( ) f x 2x
8'( )
5f x x
24
5x
Constant Multiple RuleConstant Multiple Rule
Find the derivative of:Find the derivative of:7( ) 5g x x
6'( ) 35g x x
Rewriting Before DifferentiatingRewriting Before Differentiating
FunctionFunction RewriteRewrite DifferentiateDifferentiate SimplifySimplify
3
5( )
2f x
x 35
( )2
f x x 45'( ) ( 3 )
2f x x 4
15'( )
2f x
x
Rewriting Before DifferentiatingRewriting Before Differentiating
FunctionFunction RewriteRewrite DifferentiateDifferentiate SimplifySimplify
2
7( )
3g x
x 27( )
3g x x
7'( ) (2 )
3g x x
14'( )
3g x x
Rewriting Before DifferentiatingRewriting Before Differentiating
FunctionFunction RewriteRewrite DifferentiateDifferentiate SimplifySimplify
( )h x x12( )h x x
12
1'( )
2h x x
12
1'( )
2h x
x
Rewriting Before DifferentiatingRewriting Before Differentiating
FunctionFunction RewriteRewrite DifferentiateDifferentiate SimplifySimplify
23
1( )
2j x
x
23
1( )
2j x
x
53
1 2'( )
2 3j x x
53
1'( )
3j x
x
23
1( )
2j x x
Sum & Difference RulesSum & Difference Rules
Differentiate:Differentiate:2( ) 5 7 6f x x x
'( )f x
6 5 2( ) 4 3 10 5 16g x x x x x
'( )g x
10x 7
524x 415x 20x 5
ConclusionConclusion
Notations for the derivative:Notations for the derivative:
The derivative of a constant is zero.The derivative of a constant is zero. To find the derivative of To find the derivative of f f ((xx) = ) = xxNN
1.1. Pull a copy of the exponent out in Pull a copy of the exponent out in front of the term.front of the term.
2.2. Subtract one from the exponent.Subtract one from the exponent.
'( )f x 'y dy
dx