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differentiation rule

[differentiation rule|differentiation rule] is a method to find the derivative of a function.

Definition

differentiation rule is a method to find the derivative of a function. It includes rules for constants, power functions, and constants multiplied by functions. The derivative of a constant function is zero.

Mechanism

differentiation rule The Sum, Difference, and Constant Multiple Rules are applied by examining derivatives of sums, differences, and constant multiples of functions. These rules allow combining differentiation techniques to compute derivatives of polynomials and rational functions.

Causes

differentiation rule applies through Leibniz notation to clarify operation order, using sum rule and constant multiple rule sequentially for polynomial/rational function derivatives.