What is the derivative of x^2

2 x

Step-by-step explanation:

A simple way of determining a derivative of an expression is that the power is brought down and the new power is reduced by 1. For example,

d/dx [x^3] = 3x^2.

d/dx [2x^3] = 2 (3) x^2

= 6x^2

Hence derivative if x^2 = 2x^1 = 2x