The constant multiple rule states that when taking the derivative of a function multiplied by a constant term (a number), you can simply multiply that constant term by the derivative of the original function.
Related terms
Chain Rule: The chain rule helps us find derivatives when we have compositions of functions.
Quotient Rule: The quotient rule allows us to find derivatives for functions involving division.
Sum/Difference Rule: The sum/difference rule allows us to find derivatives for sums or differences of two functions.