Question

If f(x)=(5)+(3/x)+(2/x^2), find f′(x).

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Answer 1

derivative of a constant is zero. Constant is a number.

Answer 2

but how do I take care of the fractions

Answer 3

Apply this constant rule to your equation, can you do that? Which term is a number in your equation, I see 5.

Answer 4

yeah that would get cancelled out entirely

Answer 5

Use the power rule for 3x^-1
which is -3x^-2

Answer 6

okay, im following

Answer 7

power rule is