How do you find the derivative of 1/x ?Thanks.

Lacey Rojas

Lacey Rojas

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2022-08-13

How do you find the derivative of 1 x ?
Thanks.

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Nicole Soto

Nicole Soto

Beginner2022-08-14Added 10 answers

You'll have to use the power rule: d d x ( x n ) = n x n 1
We know that: 1 x = x 1
So we have:
f ( x ) = x 1
Take the derivative:
f ( x ) = ( 1 ) x 1 1
f ( x ) = x 2
f ( x ) = 1 x 2 --- Answer

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