How do you find the derivative of the function #f(x)=1/2x-1/3#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-12T06:50:05

We wouldn't use the power rule for this function.

We would, however, use the rule of multiplication by constant.

In general:

#d/dx(cf)=c*d/dxf#

Also, keep in mind that:

#d/dx(c)=0#

Similarly, your function in these terms would look like:

#f(x)=c_1f-c_2#

Where:

#c_1=1/2# and #c_2=1/3#

#:. d/dx(1/2x-1/3)=1/2*1-0#

#=1/2#