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lovelyharmonics · Answer

Find the derivative of f(x) = 6 divided by x at x = -2.

lovelyharmonics · Answer

i believe this one would be-3/2 wouldnt it?

anonymous · Answer

no...

anonymous · Answer

Seriously, listen to me. You need to learn about limits before you learn about derivatives. It will be extremely difficult to learn about derivatives first. I strongly suggest that you learn calculus in the correct order...

If you're interested,the derivative is -6x^(-2)

lovelyharmonics · Answer

so then the derivitive is -6

lovelyharmonics · Answer

but like my book says to go the opposite way like my lessons are 9.01: introduction to the derivitive and then 9.02: techniques for evaluating limits. so which should i do?

anonymous · Answer

That's strange... I'm positive that you should learn limits first.

anonymous · Answer

First you learn limits. Then there is a way to find derivatives using limits.

anonymous · Answer

Then u'll learn a new notation for finding derivatives

anonymous · Answer

Most books (as far as I know) teach limits first, because limits allow you to understand graphically and visually what calculus is.

lovelyharmonics · Answer

i hate pre calc :c this is annoying