SOLUTION: i need the derivative of {{{ 2*x^(-1/3) }}} i have {{{ -2/3*x^(-4/3) }}} is that right?

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Question 248378: i need the derivative of
+2%2Ax%5E%28-1%2F3%29+
i have
+-2%2F3%2Ax%5E%28-4%2F3%29+
is that right?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i need the derivative of
+2%2Ax%5E%28-1%2F3%29+
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Yea, that's right.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Exactly, although there are situations where it might be more convenient to write one of the following equivalent expressions:



or



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