What is the derivative of f(x) = 6x^4 + 3x + -8?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium AP Exams item. Correct choice: B. 24x^3 + 3.
- A. 24x^3
Why not A: “24x^3” is not 24x^3 + 3.
- B. 24x^3 + 3 ✓
- C. 24x^4 + 3
Why not C: “24x^4 + 3” is not 24x^3 + 3.
- D. 6x^3 + 3
Why not D: “6x^3 + 3” is not 24x^3 + 3.
Correct answer
B. 24x^3 + 3
Explanation
24x^3 + 3 is the value that answers “What is the derivative of f(x) = 6x^4 + 3x + -8” (option B). Option A (24x^3) is a different value from 24x^3 + 3. Option C (24x^4 + 3) is a different value from 24x^3 + 3. Option D (6x^3 + 3) is a different value from 24x^3 + 3. Keep 24x^3 + 3 as the AP Exams fact for this stem.
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