___ 1
\/ x *(-2) - -
x
sqrt(x)*(-2) - 1/x
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:
The answer is:
1 2 ------ - -- 3/2 3 2*x x
/2 1 \ 3*|-- - ------| | 4 5/2| \x 4*x /