How do you differentiate #-5#? Calculus Basic Differentiation Rules Power Rule 1 Answer Jim H · Alan P. Nov 7, 2016 The derivative of a constant is #0#. Explanation: Use the definition or #f(x) = -5 = -5x^0# so, #f'(x) = -5*0x^(0-1) = 0# Answer link Related questions How do you find the derivative of a polynomial? How do you find the derivative of #y =1/sqrt(x)#? How do you find the derivative of #y =4/sqrt(x)#? How do you find the derivative of #y =sqrt(2x)#? How do you find the derivative of #y =sqrt(3x)#? How do you find the derivative of #y =sqrt(x)#? How do you find the derivative of #y =sqrt(x)# using the definition of derivative? How do you find the derivative of #y =sqrt(3x+1)#? How do you find the derivative of #y =sqrt(9-x)#? How do you find the derivative of #y =sqrt(x-1)#? See all questions in Power Rule Impact of this question 3007 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License