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What is the power rule derivative?

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Apr 3, 2018

#d/dx (x^n) = nxx x^(n-1)#

Explanation:

The derivative of #x^n# is # nxxx^(n-1)#

Here is an example:

#d/dx (x^5 + x^2) = 5x^(5-1) + 2x^(2-1) = 5x^4 + 2x#

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