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Derivatives

The document provides a comprehensive list of algebraic derivative rules for common functions, including the Constant, Power, Sum, Difference, Product, Quotient, Chain, Exponential, and Logarithmic rules, as well as derivatives for trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Each rule is accompanied by its mathematical expression and examples for clarity. These rules are essential for calculating the rate of change of functions in calculus.

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Derivatives

The document provides a comprehensive list of algebraic derivative rules for common functions, including the Constant, Power, Sum, Difference, Product, Quotient, Chain, Exponential, and Logarithmic rules, as well as derivatives for trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Each rule is accompanied by its mathematical expression and examples for clarity. These rules are essential for calculating the rate of change of functions in calculus.

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Here is a list of algebraic derivatives for common functions:

1. Constant Rule:

d/dx (c) = 0, where 'c' is a constant.

2. Power Rule:

d/dx (x^n) = n * x^(n-1), where 'n' is any real number.

3. Sum Rule:

d/dx (u + v) = d/dx (u) + d/dx (v), where 'u' and 'v' are functions of 'x'.

4. Difference Rule:

d/dx (u - v) = d/dx (u) - d/dx (v), where 'u' and 'v' are functions of 'x'.

5. Product Rule:

d/dx (u * v) = u * d/dx (v) + v * d/dx (u), where 'u' and 'v' are functions of 'x'.

6. Quotient Rule:

d/dx (u / v) = (v * d/dx (u) - u * d/dx (v)) / v^2, where 'u' and 'v' are functions of 'x' and v ≠ 0.

7. Chain Rule:

d/dx (f(g(x))) = f'(g(x)) * g'(x), where 'f' and 'g' are functions of 'x'.

8. Exponential Function:

d/dx (e^x) = e^x, where 'e' is the base of the natural logarithm.

9. Natural Logarithm:

d/dx (ln(x)) = 1/x, where 'ln' is the natural logarithm and x > 0.
10. Trigonometric Functions:

- d/dx (sin(x)) = cos(x)

- d/dx (cos(x)) = -sin(x)

- d/dx (tan(x)) = sec^2(x)

- d/dx (cot(x)) = -csc^2(x)

- d/dx (sec(x)) = sec(x) * tan(x)

- d/dx (csc(x)) = -csc(x) * cot(x)

11. Inverse Trigonometric Functions:

- d/dx (arcsin(x)) = 1 / sqrt(1 - x^2), where -1 ≤ x ≤ 1

- d/dx (arccos(x)) = -1 / sqrt(1 - x^2), where -1 ≤ x ≤ 1

- d/dx (arctan(x)) = 1 / (1 + x^2)

- d/dx (arccot(x)) = -1 / (1 + x^2)

- d/dx (arcsec(x)) = 1 / (x * |x| * sqrt(x^2 - 1)), where |x| > 1

- d/dx (arccsc(x)) = -1 / (x * |x| * sqrt(x^2 - 1)), where |x| > 1

Derivatives are a fundamental concept in calculus that represent the rate of change of a function with
respect to its independent variable. Here is a list of some commonly used derivative rules:

1. **Power Rule:**

d/dx [x^n] = n * x^(n-1)

Example: d/dx [x^3] = 3x^2

2. **Constant Rule:**

d/dx [c] = 0 (where c is a constant)

Example: d/dx [5] = 0

3. **Sum Rule:**

d/dx [f(x) + g(x)] = d/dx [f(x)] + d/dx [g(x)]


Example: d/dx [3x + 2] = 3 + 0 = 3

4. **Difference Rule:**

d/dx [f(x) - g(x)] = d/dx [f(x)] - d/dx [g(x)]

Example: d/dx [3x - 2] = 3 - 0 = 3

5. **Product Rule:**

d/dx [f(x) * g(x)] = f'(x) * g(x) + f(x) * g'(x)

Example: d/dx [x^2 * sin(x)] = 2x * sin(x) + x^2 * cos(x)

6. **Quotient Rule:**

d/dx [f(x) / g(x)] = [f'(x) * g(x) - f(x) * g'(x)] / [g(x)]^2

Example: d/dx [x^2 / sin(x)] = [(2x * sin(x) - x^2 * cos(x)) / sin(x)^2]

7. **Chain Rule:**

d/dx [f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Example: d/dx [sin(2x)] = cos(2x) * 2 = 2cos(2x)

8. **Exponential Rule:**

d/dx [e^x] = e^x

Example: d/dx [e^(3x)] = 3e^(3x)

9. **Logarithmic Rule:**

d/dx [log_a(x)] = 1 / [x * ln(a)]

Example: d/dx [log_2(x)] = 1 / [x * ln(2)]

10. **Trigonometric Functions:**

d/dx [sin(x)] = cos(x)

d/dx [cos(x)] = -sin(x)


d/dx [tan(x)] = sec^2(x)

d/dx [cot(x)] = -csc^2(x)

d/dx [sec(x)] = sec(x) * tan(x)

d/dx [csc(x)] = -csc(x) * cot(x)

These are some of the most frequently used derivative rules. By using these rules and applying them
iteratively (and combining them when necessary), you can find the derivatives of more complex
functions as well.

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