Finding other derivatives by first principles

If f(x) = g(x) + h(x)  ,  f’(x) = g’(x) + h’(x) 

 

Example

   If f(x) = x2 +2 , find f’ (x)

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Example

   If f(x) = x2 +2x , find f’ (x)

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Example

   If f(x) =x2 +2x +3, find f’ (x)

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   If f(x) = x3 +2x2 - 3x + 4, find f’ (x)

 

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© Alexander Forrest