Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · Topic 5: Calculus

SL5.3 — Differentiating polynomials (the power rule)

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. AISL5.3.1

   The power rule

   Derivative of f(x)=ax^n is f'(x)=anx^(n-1) for integer n.

2. AISL5.3.2

   Differentiating polynomials term by term

   Differentiating sums such as ax^n + bx^(n-1) + ... with integer exponents.