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Lesson 4 of 20 · about 15 min

Derivative rules

Taking a limit every time you need a slope would be exhausting. Luckily the answers follow simple patterns. For powers of x, bring the power down and lower it by one, and sums and multiples behave just as you'd hope. You'll discover the pattern by tracing slopes, then use it to check a new slide design before anyone gets wet.

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In this lesson you'll learn:

  • Power rule
  • Sum and constant-multiple rules

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