Calculus I: Derivatives of Polynomials and Natural Exponential Functions (Level 3 of 3)

The video tutorial covers basic derivative rules and emphasizes the importance of rewriting functions into derivative-friendly forms using algebraic techniques. It provides examples of finding derivatives for various functions, including polynomials, radical functions, and rational expressions. The tutorial highlights the need for simplification before applying differentiation rules and prepares students for learning more advanced rules like the product rule.

Describe how to apply the sum rule and power rule to find the derivative of a function.

What is the final derivative of the function f(x) = (x^2 + 4x + 3) / (x^(2/5))?

How do you find the derivative of a product of two functions?