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| − | A power rule is any mathematical rule or shortcut that applies when there is a variable to a constant power. The most common example is the power rule of differentiation, < | + | A power rule is any mathematical rule or shortcut that applies when there is a variable to a constant power. The most common example is the power rule of differentiation, <br> |
| + | f'(x<sup>n</sup>)=nx<sup>n-1</sup> | ||
[[Category:Mathematics]] | [[Category:Mathematics]] | ||
Revision as of 22:02, November 29, 2009
A power rule is any mathematical rule or shortcut that applies when there is a variable to a constant power. The most common example is the power rule of differentiation,
f'(xn)=nxn-1