Evaluate the function. Solve the derivative below.

Question

Answer 1

f'(x) = 9

the derivative is the coefficient

general rule is bring the exponent down as a coefficient and reduce the exponent by 1, to get f'(x) = 9(1)x^0 = 9x^0 = 9(1) = 9

any variable or number raised to the zero power = 1