What is the derivative of f(x) = 1x^2 + 8x + -2?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium AP Exams item. Correct choice: C. 2x + 8.
- A. 1x^1 + 8
Why not A: “1x^1 + 8” is not 2x + 8.
- B. 2x^2 + 8
Why not B: “2x^2 + 8” is not 2x + 8.
- C. 2x + 8 ✓
- D. 2x^1
Why not D: “2x^1” is not 2x + 8.
Correct answer
C. 2x + 8
Explanation
2x + 8 is the value that answers “What is the derivative of f(x) = 1x^2 + 8x + -2” (option C). Option A (1x^1 + 8) is a different value from 2x + 8. Option B (2x^2 + 8) is a different value from 2x + 8. Option D (2x^1) is a different value from 2x + 8. Keep 2x + 8 as the AP Exams fact for this stem.
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