Question

Question #44e0c

Answer 1

Use either the power rule or the quotient rule.

Explanation:

Power Rule

`d/dx(1/x) = d/dx(x^-1) = -1x^(-1-1) = -x^-2 = -1/x^2`

Quotient Rule

`d/dx(1/x) = ((0)*(x)-(1)(1))/x^2 = -1/x^2`