How do I find the derivative of a function?

Enter your function using diff() notation, e.g. diff(x^3, x). The calculator identifies the correct rule (power, chain, product, quotient) and shows every step.

What derivative rules does this calculator support?

It supports the power rule, chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, trigonometric derivatives, exponential and logarithmic derivatives.

Can I compute higher-order derivatives?

You can find higher-order derivatives by applying the derivative calculator multiple times — take the derivative of the result to get the second derivative, and so on.

Derivative Calculator

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About Derivative Calculator

Enter any function and get its derivative computed step by step. The calculator identifies the differentiation rule — power rule, chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, or trigonometric derivatives — and walks you through each step with clear explanations.

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FAQ

Is this math solver free?

Yes! MathWhiz provides free step-by-step solutions for algebra, calculus, and matrix problems. Animated walkthroughs use 1 credit.

What types of math problems can MathWhiz solve?

MathWhiz solves linear equations, quadratic equations, systems of equations, factoring, expression simplification, derivatives, integrals, limits, matrix determinants, inverses, and eigenvalues.

How are the step-by-step solutions generated?

Solutions are generated using SymPy, a deterministic symbolic math library. Unlike AI chatbots, every answer is mathematically guaranteed to be correct.

Can I see an animated explanation of the solution?

Yes! After solving, click the animation player to watch a visual walkthrough of each step with captions explaining the operations being performed.

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