How do you find the derivative of f(x)=ax^2+bx+cf(x)=ax2+bx+c?
1 Answer
Jan 21, 2017
Explanation:
Remember that the derivative of a sum is the sum of the derivatives.
In this case
where
and
First remember the derivative of a constant is zero
Therefore
By the fact that
and by the power rule
and
Then we plug in