Question

I am having trouble figuring out how to differentiate x/2. Please help!

Answer 1

Write it as 0.5x
Then use the formula for algebraic differentiation

Answer 2

ok, how do you you get it to 0.5x ? Which exponent rule is that?

Answer 3

F(x) = ax^n
F ' x = an x ^(n-1)

Answer 4

Oh wait, I dont think exponent rules have anything to do with it. I just meant what made that possible

Answer 5

X/2
= 1/2 x = 0.5 x

If you prefer fractions use 1/2 x

Answer 6

I prefer decimals

Answer 7

Ah ok. Thanks!

Answer 8

So here w e have a=0.5, n=1 and of course n-1 = 0

Answer 9

Yw