Find the derivative of the following functions (it is to be understood that a, b, c, d, p, q, r and s are fixed non-zero constants and m and n are integers): (x + a)
Let f(x) = x + a. Accordingly, f(x + h) = x + h + a

By first principle,

=

=

=

= 1

Question

Find the derivative of the following functions (it is to be understood that a, b, c, d, p, q, r and s are fixed non-zero constants and m and n are integers): (x + a)

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Let f(x) = x + a. Accordingly, f(x + h) = x + h + a

By first principle,

=

= 1