Derivative of a sum

(f\pm g)'=f'\pm g'

Result unit: — (funkcja)

What it describes

The derivative of a sum (difference) of functions is the sum (difference) of their derivatives.

f, g

functions

You differentiate "term by term" — the derivative of a sum is the sum of the derivatives.

Differentiating polynomials and sums of functions.

Find the derivative of

x^2+3x

Substitution

(x^2)'+(3x)'

Result

2x+3

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