Differentiating Where n is a Negative Integer (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

$\frac{1}{x^n}$

All real numbers except zero

Division by zero is undefined

$nx^{n-1}$

$0$

$\mathbb{R} \setminus \{0\}$

$x^{-1}$

$-3x^{-4}$

Positive

Negative powers