Finding the Derivative of a Function

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Objective

I can find the derivative of a function using basic differentiation rules.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Use the power rule to find the derivative of the function f(x) = x³.

2

Find the derivative of the function f(x) = 7x⁵ using the power rule.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Find the derivative of the function f(x) = 6x⁴ - 2x³ + 7 using the power rule. Show your work. Calculate the derivative of the function f(x) = 5x² + 9x - 4 using the power rule. Show your work.

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