Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 10 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the derivative of 1-1/x? My answer was 1/x^2. Is that correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

absolutely

OpenStudy (anonymous):

great! thanks :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

d/dx[1]-d/dx[1/x] --> 0-d/dx[x^-1] --> By Chain Rule --> -1*-1*x^-2=1/x^2

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!