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2.6 Derivative Rules: Constant, Sum, Difference, and Constant Multiple

Sumi Vora

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⏱️ June 7, 2020

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Properties of Derivatives 🚩

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🎥Watch: AP Calculus AB/BC - Practicing Derivative Rules

There are certain properties of derivatives that come into play when you take the derivative of functions. 

The sum and difference properties state that when you’re taking a derivative and two components are added or subtracted, you can take the derivative of each component individually. 

For example, the derivative of f(x)=x^3+2x could be calculated as 

f'(x) = [the derivative of x^3] + [the derivative of 2x]. 

If there is a constant in front of a function, it stays the same throughout. The derivative of f(x)=5x^7 is the same thing as 5[the derivative of x^7]. 

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