Results
Symbolic:
Numeric (evaluated):
Tangent:
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How it's calculated
Graph & tangent
Teacher notes
FAQ
How are the steps shown?
Every symbolic rule (product, quotient, chain, power) and the numeric central-difference plus Richardson extrapolation stages are logged and kept visible next to the result for quick review.
Does it cover partial and implicit differentiation?
Yes. Partial derivatives display ∂f/∂x and ∂f/∂y simultaneously, and implicit mode computes F_x and F_y so that dy/dx = -F_x/F_y alongside numeric evaluation and tangent equations.
Need integration steps too?
Use the Integration Calculator to run numeric integrals, basic indefinite forms, applications, and probability CDFs with step-by-step logs that complement this differentiation view.