Question

Can i get help to solve for the derivative of f(x)= x^4 +1

Answer 1

derivative rule for exponents:

the derivative of x^n is n*x^(n-1)

Answer 2

also, the derivative of 1 is 0 since 1 is a constant

Answer 3

unless you want to find the derivative using the (x+h) method?

Answer 4

just an extra question but would the derivative of theta equal 1

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

(theta can be used like a variable, just like x)

Answer 7

i tried the x+h method and received a wrong answer so i will try the first way you talked about

Answer 8

x + h method will always give the right answer

Answer 9

i just have problems keeping my division right with powers

Answer 10

let's try the x + h method first, then I'll show you the "shortcut method" afterwords

Answer 11

alright