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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Calculate the derivative of the function. f(x) = (x + 5)^-2

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Are you comfortable with the power rule? :) Remember when you subtract 1 from the power, it will actually increase in the negative direction, if that makes sense! :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would use the quotient rule.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they want me to use the chain rule

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohh. Use Zepdrix's way then.

zepdrix (zepdrix):

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