What is the derivative of f(x) = 1x^5 + 3x + 2?
- A. 5x^4 + 3 ✓
- B. 5x^4
- C. 5x^5 + 3
- D. 1x^4 + 3
Correct answer
A. 5x^4 + 3
Explanation
Using the power rule, the derivative of 1x^5 is 5x^4, the derivative of 3x is 3, and the derivative of the constant 2 is 0. So f'(x) = 5x^4 + 3.