Solve 5k-2k

$$5 k - 2 k$$

Differentiate w.r.t. k

$$3$$

Steps Using Definition of a Derivative

Combine 5k and -2k to get 3k.

$$\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}k}(3k)$$

The derivative of ax^{n} is nax^{n-1}.

$$3k^{1-1}$$

Subtract 1 from 1.

$$3k^{0}$$

For any term t except 0, t^{0}=1.

$$3\times 1$$

For any term t, t\times 1=t and 1t=t.

$$3$$

Evaluate

$$3k$$

Solution Steps

Combine 5k and -2k to get 3k.

$$3k$$