Derivative of a constant

(c)'=0

Result unit: — (0)

What it describes

The derivative of a constant function equals zero.

c

constant

A constant function does not change, so its rate of change (the derivative) is zero — the graph is a horizontal line with slope 0.

Differentiating constant terms.

Find the derivative of the function

f(x)=7

Substitution

c=7

Result

(7)'=0

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