What is the derivative of f(x) = 1x^2 + 3x + 5?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium AP Exams item. Correct choice: D. 2x + 3.
- A. 2x^1
Why not A: “2x^1” is not 2x + 3.
- B. 1x^1 + 3
Why not B: “1x^1 + 3” is not 2x + 3.
- C. 2x^2 + 3
Why not C: “2x^2 + 3” is not 2x + 3.
- D. 2x + 3 ✓
Correct answer
D. 2x + 3
Explanation
2x + 3 is the value that answers “What is the derivative of f(x) = 1x^2 + 3x + 5” (option D). Option A (2x^1) is a different value from 2x + 3. Option B (1x^1 + 3) is a different value from 2x + 3. Option C (2x^2 + 3) is a different value from 2x + 3. Keep 2x + 3 as the AP Exams fact for this stem.
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Tags: Using, derivative Using, Using power, 2x + 3
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