SOLUTION: please help me with this problem also: Use the definition of a derivative to calculate {{{d/dx}}}y where y = {{{3x^2}}}

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Question 994658: please help me with this problem also:
Use the definition of a derivative to calculate d%2Fdxy where y = 3x%5E2
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
These are basic.
You have to know these.
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If f(x) = a%2Ax%5En
f'(x) = n%2Aa%2Ax%5E%28n-1%29
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This has to be as obvious as 2+2 = 4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the definition of a derivative to calculate d%2Fdxy where y = 3x%5E2
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dy/dx = 2(3x)^(1) = 6x
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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