What is the derivative of f(x) = 4x^2 + 3x + 3?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium AP Exams item. Correct choice: D. 8x + 3.
- A. 4x^1 + 3
Why not A: “4x^1 + 3” is not 8x + 3.
- B. 8x^2 + 3
Why not B: “8x^2 + 3” is not 8x + 3.
- C. 8x^1
Why not C: “8x^1” is not 8x + 3.
- D. 8x + 3 ✓
Correct answer
D. 8x + 3
Explanation
8x + 3 is the value that answers “What is the derivative of f(x) = 4x^2 + 3x + 3” (option D). Option A (4x^1 + 3) is a different value from 8x + 3. Option B (8x^2 + 3) is a different value from 8x + 3. Option C (8x^1) is a different value from 8x + 3. Keep 8x + 3 as the AP Exams fact for this stem.
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Tags: Using, derivative Using, Using power, 8x + 3
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