Calculus — all derivative rules in 9 cards

VCE Mathematical Methods · Differentiation rules · 9 flashcards, free to study.

Standard rules + the chain-rule trap on eˣ². For exam 1 (no CAS).

d/dx [sin(x)]
cos(x)
d/dx [cos(x)]
−sin(x)
d/dx [eˣ]
d/dx [ln(x)]
1/x (x > 0)
Chain rule
d/dx [f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) · g'(x)
Product rule
d/dx [uv] = u'v + uv'
Quotient rule
d/dx [u/v] = (u'v − uv') / v²
Derivative of tan(x)
sec²(x) = 1/cos²(x)
Common slip: d/dx [eˣ²]
2x · eˣ² — chain rule, not just eˣ².

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