Basic Calculus Flashcards
Constant Rule
The derivative of a constant is always equal to 0
Power Rule
The derivative of any variable raised to an exponent N, is equal to n times the variable raised to n-1
Identity Rule
The derivative of any variable is always equal to 1
Sum and Difference
The derivative of u plus or minus v is equal to the derivative of u plus or minus the derivative of v
Product Rule
The derivative of u times v is equal to u times the derivative of v plus v times the derivative of u
Quotient Rule
The derivative of u over v is equal to v times the derivative of u minus u times the derivative of v all over v squared
Chain Rule
The derivative of y is equal to derivative of y with respect to u times derivative u with respect to x