# [SOLVED]Beginner Calculus query

#### DeusAbscondus

##### Active member
Hello folks,
I simply wish to confirm that the following is correct:

If $f(x)=\frac{1}{x^3}$ then $f'(x)=-\frac{3}{x^{4}}$

Thanks kindly,
DeusAbs

PS Does this most basic of questions properly belong elsewhere; if so, please tell me somone. Perhaps in pre-calculus?

#### earboth

##### Active member
Hello folks,
I simply wish to confirm that the following is correct:

If $f(x)=\frac{1}{x^3}$ then $f'(x)=-\frac{3}{x^{4}}$

Thanks kindly,
DeusAbs

PS Does this most basic of questions properly belong elsewhere; if so, please tell me somone. Perhaps in pre-calculus?
Correct!

#### Prove It

##### Well-known member
MHB Math Helper
Hello folks,
I simply wish to confirm that the following is correct:

If $f(x)=\frac{1}{x^3}$ then $f'(x)=-\frac{3}{x^{4}}$

Thanks kindly,
DeusAbs

PS Does this most basic of questions properly belong elsewhere; if so, please tell me somone. Perhaps in pre-calculus?
Any questions on differentiation belong in the Calculus forum.