If y = a, then dy/dx is equal to
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1 mark, −0.33MathematicsLimits, continuity and differentiabilityRules of differentiationEasyabout 1 min
UoH 2011 Question 56: Limits, continuity and differentiability
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If y = a ^x, then dy/dx is equal to (A) a ^x ln a (B) a ^x (C) x a ^(x-1) (D) None of the above
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This question is on Rules of differentiation, part of Limits, continuity and differentiability in Mathematics.
Finding derivatives with the power, product, quotient and chain rules.
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