Differentiation Rules
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Differentiation rules are rules (actually, theorems) used to compute the derivative of a function in calculus. In what follows, all functions are assumed to be differentiable.
Basic Rules
Derivative of a Constant:
If is a constant function then
.
Sum Rule:
If then
.
Product Rule:
If then
.
Quotient Rule:
If then
.
Chain Rule:
If then
.
Power Rule:
If then
. For integer
this is just a consequence of the product and quotient rules and induction, but it can also be proven for all real numbers
, e.g. by using the extended Binomial Theorem.
Derivatives of Trig Functions
Derivative of Sine
If , then
.