8 x 4 -- - x 8
/ 8 \ d |x 4| --|-- - x | dx\8 /
Differentiate term by term:
The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.
Apply the power rule: goes to
So, the result is:
The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.
Apply the power rule: goes to
So, the result is:
The result is:
Now simplify:
The answer is: