Quadratic Graphs and Derivatives

Derivatives are also known as:

• The gradient function

• The parabola function

• The quadratic function

The constant rule says,

• The derivative of a constant is always 1

• The derivative of a constant is undefined

• The derivative of a constant is always 0

• Constants have no derivatives

What is the gradient of the function x⁴

• $4x^3$

• $4x$

• $4x^2$

Find the derivative of the given equation
f(x) = 7

• 7
• 0
• 7x
• 14

Find the derivative of the given equation
f(x) = -4x

• 4
• x
• -4
• 0

What is the gradient of the graph of x² at the point x = 10.

(a)  

The derivative of x² is

(a)  

What is the gradient of 10x

(a)  

What is the derivative of the graph 7x²

(a)