How do you differentiate x^2?

You bring the power down to multiply by the existing coefficient of x =1 in this case, and then you reduce the existing power by 1 leaving you with dy/dx= 2x. 

OJ
Answered by Oliver J. Maths tutor

4280 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

f(x)=cos(x), g(x)=2+cos(x-1), state g(x) as a vector applied to f(x)


what is differentiation for?


If I have £730 in my bank account which has 2.5% compound interest per year, how much more money will be in there after two years?


Solve: 3^(x^2-5x+2)=9^(x+1)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences