What is the derivative of f(x) = 5x^2 + 6x + -6?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium AP Exams item. Correct choice: A. 10x + 6.
- A. 10x + 6 ✓
- B. 10x^1
Why not B: “10x^1” is not 10x + 6.
- C. 5x^1 + 6
Why not C: “5x^1 + 6” is not 10x + 6.
- D. 10x^2 + 6
Why not D: “10x^2 + 6” is not 10x + 6.
Correct answer
A. 10x + 6
Explanation
10x + 6 is the value that answers “What is the derivative of f(x) = 5x^2 + 6x + -6” (option A). Option B (10x^1) is a different value from 10x + 6. Option C (5x^1 + 6) is a different value from 10x + 6. Option D (10x^2 + 6) is a different value from 10x + 6. Keep 10x + 6 as the AP Exams fact for this stem.
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Tags: Using, derivative Using, Using power, 10x + 6
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