What is the derivative of f(x) = 2x^3 + 2x + 8?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium AP Exams item. Correct choice: D. 6x^2 + 2.
- A. 6x^3 + 2
Why not A: “6x^3 + 2” is not 6x^2 + 2.
- B. 2x^2 + 2
Why not B: “2x^2 + 2” is not 6x^2 + 2.
- C. 6x^2
Why not C: “6x^2” is not 6x^2 + 2.
- D. 6x^2 + 2 ✓
Correct answer
D. 6x^2 + 2
Explanation
6x^2 + 2 is the value that answers “What is the derivative of f(x) = 2x^3 + 2x + 8” (option D). Option A (6x^3 + 2) is a different value from 6x^2 + 2. Option B (2x^2 + 2) is a different value from 6x^2 + 2. Option C (6x^2) is a different value from 6x^2 + 2. Keep 6x^2 + 2 as the AP Exams fact for this stem.
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Tags: Using, derivative Using, Using power, 6x^2 + 2
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