Answer:
\(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}[x^3] = 3x^2\)
General Formulas and Concepts:
Calculus
Differentiation
- Derivatives
- Derivative Notation
Basic Power Rule:
- f(x) = cxⁿ
- f’(x) = c·nxⁿ⁻¹
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify
\(\displaystyle y = x^3\)
Step 2: Differentiate
- Basic Power Rule: \(\displaystyle y' = 3x^{3 - 1}\)
- Simplify: \(\displaystyle y' = 3x^2\)
Topic: AP Calculus AB/BC (Calculus I/I + II)
Unit: Differentiation