Find the derivative of: 4 √x − 8/x^6

Question

Type your answer without fractional or negative exponents. Use sqrt(x) for √ x .

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Answer 1

2/sqrx + 48/x^7

You can see this better if you at least work with the negative fractional exponents, then convert back if you want.

4x^1/2 - 8x^-6 take the derivative

2x^-1/2 + 48x^-7 =

2/x^1/2 + 48/x7 =

2/sqrx + 48/x^7