State each differentiation rule both in symbols and in words. (a) The Power Rule

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State each differentiation rule both in symbols and in words.

(a) The Power Rule

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To state: The power rule 

Explanation: Power rule of differentiation is used to differentiate the function of form xn.

Power rule of differentiation states that:

ddxxn=nxn-1

Example: Let we have function fx=x3

Differentiation of given function will be:

f'x=ddxx3=3x3-1=3x2

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