Derivative of a Polynomial Function

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Derivative of a Polynomial Function

For:

$$f(x)=\sum_{k=0}^{n}a_kx^k$$

the derivative is:

$$f'(x)=\sum_{k=1}^{n}ka_kx^{k-1}$$

Usage

- Used for compact differentiation of polynomial functions.

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