Find the derivative of $f(x) = 4\sqrt{x} - \frac{6}{x^3}$. Type your answer without fractional or negative exponents. Use sqrt(x) for $\sqrt{x}$. f'(x) =
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According to the power rule, if we have a function of the form f(x) = x^n, where n is a constant, then the derivative of f(x) is given by f'(x) = n*x^(n-1). Show more…
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