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Explain the Constant Rule.

The derivative of a constant is always zero because a constant's value does not change.

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Explain the Constant Rule.

The derivative of a constant is always zero because a constant's value does not change.

Explain the Sum Rule.

When differentiating a sum of functions, you can differentiate each function separately and then add the results.

Explain the Difference Rule.

When differentiating a difference of functions, you can differentiate each function separately and then subtract the results.

Explain the Constant Multiple Rule.

A constant multiplying a function remains as a multiplier when you take the derivative of the function.

What is a derivative?

The instantaneous rate of change of a function.

What is a constant?

A fixed value that does not change.

Define the Sum Rule.

The derivative of a sum of functions is the sum of their derivatives.

Define the Difference Rule.

The derivative of a difference of functions is the difference of their derivatives.

Define the Constant Multiple Rule.

The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.

Find the derivative of f(x)=3x2+5x2f(x) = 3x^2 + 5x - 2.

Apply the sum/difference rule and constant multiple rule: f(x)=6x+5f'(x) = 6x + 5.

Find the derivative of f(x)=7f(x) = 7.

Apply the constant rule: f(x)=0f'(x) = 0.

Find the derivative of f(x)=4x32x+1f(x) = 4x^3 - 2x + 1.

Apply the sum/difference rule and constant multiple rule: f(x)=12x22f'(x) = 12x^2 - 2.

Find the derivative of f(x)=5x4+3f(x) = 5x^4 + 3.

Apply the sum rule, constant rule, and constant multiple rule: f(x)=20x3f'(x) = 20x^3.

Find the derivative of f(x)=2x26xf(x) = 2x^2 - 6x.

Apply the difference rule and constant multiple rule: f(x)=4x6f'(x) = 4x - 6.