MathLivePower rule
Gives the derivative of a variable raised to a constant power: the exponent multiplies the power, and the power drops by one. It is the basic differentiation rule used for polynomials and power functions.
\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}x^n = nx^{n-1}What the symbols mean
| the variable with respect to which differentiation is performed | |
| a constant real exponent |
About this formula
- FieldMathematics
- TopicDifferential calculus
- LevelHigh school
- Also calleddifferentiating power function, power rule for derivatives, derivative of a power
- SourceWikidata Q1190543
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