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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.

Constant Rule Formula

If f(x)=cf(x) = cf(x)=c, then f′(x)=0f'(x) = 0f′(x)=0.

Sum Rule Formula

If f(x)=g(x)+h(x)f(x) = g(x) + h(x)f(x)=g(x)+h(x), then f′(x)=g′(x)+h′(x)f'(x) = g'(x) + h'(x)f′(x)=g′(x)+h′(x).

Difference Rule Formula

If f(x)=g(x)−h(x)f(x) = g(x) - h(x)f(x)=g(x)−h(x), then f′(x)=g′(x)−h′(x)f'(x) = g'(x) - h'(x)f′(x)=g′(x)−h′(x).

Constant Multiple Rule Formula

If f(x)=ccdotg(x)f(x) = c cdot g(x)f(x)=ccdotg(x), then f′(x)=ccdotg′(x)f'(x) = c cdot g'(x)f′(x)=ccdotg′(x).