Applying the Power Rule to Find the Derivative of a Function

When finding the derivative of a function using the power rule, you can simply multiply the exponent of the variable by the coefficient and then decrease the exponent by 1. For example, if you have a function f(x) = 5x^3, you would bring down the 3 to multiply by the 5, resulting in 15x^2 (where 3 * 5 = 15 and 3 - 1 = 2). Remember to practice this rule with various functions to become comfortable with it. And don't forget to apply the chain rule when necessary!