alleryStart learning →What is d/dx of 1/x for x not equal to 0?
A1/x^2
Bln x
C-1/x
D-1/x^2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. -1/x^2
Writing 1/x as x^(-1), the power rule gives -x^(-2) = -1/x^2.
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