Name: What Is the Derivative of a Root Function?
Uploaded: 2023-02-10T08:27:24.562Z
Channel: House of Math
Description: Root functions can be differentiated by converting them to power functions, then utilizing a special rule that is explained in this video using examples.

Root functions can be differentiated by converting them to power functions, then utilizing a special rule that is explained in this video using examples.

What Is the Derivative of a Root Function?

Root functions can be differentiated by converting them to power functions, then utilizing a special rule that is explained in this video using examples. 

The operation of finding the derivative f’ of the function f

A function that gives you the rate of change of the function f

A function where the independent variable, usually named x, is part of the radicand

The number in front of a variable or product of variables, showing how many you have of that variable or product of variables

The part of a power showing the factor that is multiplied by itself.

The part of a power showing how many times the base is multiplied by itself

The number at the top of a fraction. It tells you the number of equal parts taken.

The number at the bottom of a fraction. It tells you the total number of equal parts in a whole.