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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How to calculate the derivative of y = c^(1/2) x^(1/2)? NOT THE ANSWER!!!!

OpenStudy (noelgreco):

With respect to which variable are you differentiating?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The first one

OpenStudy (noelgreco):

which is ...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is it dy over sqr of c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And to answer your question, c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I am in elem(5th grade), so please answer thouroughly

OpenStudy (noelgreco):

Since you're differentiating with respect to c (very unusual) x is your constant term. Where is it in your answer? 5th grade doing calculus???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes its weird right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I just like math

OpenStudy (anonymous):

facepalm y

OpenStudy (noelgreco):

Since you like math, and you're into calculus, what's the derivative of 2x + 3? (With respect to x)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ummm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well you remove the 3 since its an added constant

OpenStudy (noelgreco):

OK

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just refering to my textbook

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not the smartest

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because the derivative of x is dy/dx=2x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

acually no

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x

OpenStudy (noelgreco):

Nope. Here's what I'd suggest. Go to Kahn Academy at https://www.khanacademy.org/math/differential-calculus/taking-derivatives/derivative-intro/v/calculus-derivatives-1 and start from the beginning. \ Good luck!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok Thanks!!!

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