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Homework Statement
Say y = x^2
For the right side if I wanted to differentiate it would I write
d(x^2)/dx = 2x
Is that correct?
Is 2x the Correct Derivative of y = x^2?
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The derivative of the function y = x^2 is correctly expressed as dy/dx = 2x. This conclusion is reached by applying the power rule of differentiation, which states that the derivative of x^n is n*x^(n-1). Therefore, for n=2, the derivative simplifies to 2x. This differentiation process is fundamental in calculus and is essential for solving various mathematical problems.
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