Nov 12, 2016 · What would be the derivative of square roots? For example if I have $2 \\sqrt{x}$ or $\\sqrt{x}$. I'm unsure how to find the derivative of these and include them especially in something …

Jul 4, 2018 · Every time I get stuck on a similar assignment which has a square root inside the numerator of a fraction. What do I do with the square root in the numerator and how do I find the …

This has nothing to do specifically with the square root function: the chain rule is always required when you’re differentiating a composite function, a ‘function of a function’, so to speak.

Mar 20, 2015 · Then take the derivative and apply the chain rule. That exponent is $-\frac {1} {2}$, for some reason the markup language is making it hard to see the negative sign.

How can I find the critical points of a square root function? For example: What are the critical points of $f(x) = \\sqrt{7x^2 + 2x - 2}$?

Nov 20, 2014 · How do you find the derivative of $\\sqrt{x^2 - 4x + 4}$ I applied Chain rule and got this $\\frac{x-2}{\\sqrt{(x-2)^2}}$ However, the fill-in box requires two distinct functions (piecewise) wher...

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Sep 4, 2017 · Yeah your answer is correct, an easier way to think about derivatives of the exponential function is using the chain rule. That is $$ \frac {d} {dx}\left [f (g (x ...

Nov 1, 2014 · I am supposed to find the derivative of $y=\ln (x+\sqrt {x^2+a^2})$, $a$ being a constant. I used the property of natural log to find the derivative of $1$ over $x$ times derivative $x$ and then …

Jun 5, 2016 · I have been trying to figure this equation for some time now, but have come up empty. I have tried multiple ways on solving it. Whether by using the Quotient Rule or some other method, I …