How to Correctly Apply the Power Rule in Calculus?

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Homework Statement


y=(X^5/6) + (1/10X^3)


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The Attempt at a Solution


5X^4 - 30X^2
 
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can anyone please confirm it so I can proceed with the problem. thank you
 
Without tex it is hard to see what the original equation is. Either way, both terms look incorrect. Was this your original equation?

[tex]y = \frac{x^5}{6} + \frac{1}{10 x^3}[/tex]

What does the power rule say for derivatives?