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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (zale101):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but how do I take care of the fractions

OpenStudy (zale101):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah that would get cancelled out entirely

OpenStudy (zale101):

|dw:1412729726687:dw| Use the power rule for 3x^-1 which is -3x^-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay, im following

OpenStudy (zale101):

power rule is |dw:1412729818479:dw|

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