The Power Rule
To differentiate xⁿ, bring the exponent down and subtract one from it. It works for any real exponent, so rewrite roots and fractions as powers first.
Rewriting radicals as exponentsNegative and fractional powersLinearity of the derivative
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5:34❖ Basic Derivative Rules - The Shortcut Using the Power Rule , 3 Examples ❖
973K views on YouTube · 14 years ago
Patrick J
3:54Power rule | Derivative rules | AP Calculus AB | Khan Academy
632K views on YouTube · 13 years ago
Khan Academy
4:14The Power Rule - Fraction Examples - Derivatives Calculus
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Mathprism
11:53Derivatives of Polynomial Functions: Power Rule, Product Rule, and Quotient Rule
170K views on YouTube · 8 years ago
Professor Dave Explains
6:42Justifying the power rule | Derivative rules | AP Calculus AB | Khan Academy
153K views on YouTube · 13 years ago
Khan Academy
6:53How to Find the Instantaneous Rate of Change of a Function Using the Power Rule - First Derivative
60K views on YouTube · 7 months ago
The Organic Chemistry Tutor
4:00How to Find the Slope of the Normal Line of a Function Using the Power Rule - First Derivative
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The Organic Chemistry Tutor
3:45Find the Derivative Quickly Using the Power Rule
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Mario's Math Tutoring
4:34Derivative Rules - Power Rule (conceptual) - AP Calculus AB
257 views on YouTube · 12 years ago
Chris Ozarka
18:09AP Calculus AB/BC: The Power Rule, Product Rule, Quotient Rule, and Chain Rule
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