What is the derivative of f(x) = 8x^3 + 3x + 3?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium AP Exams item. Correct choice: A. 24x^2 + 3.
- A. 24x^2 + 3 ✓
- B. 8x^2 + 3
Why not B: “8x^2 + 3” is not 24x^2 + 3.
- C. 24x^2
Why not C: “24x^2” is not 24x^2 + 3.
- D. 24x^3 + 3
Why not D: “24x^3 + 3” is not 24x^2 + 3.
Correct answer
A. 24x^2 + 3
Explanation
24x^2 + 3 is the value that answers “What is the derivative of f(x) = 8x^3 + 3x + 3” (option A). Option B (8x^2 + 3) is a different value from 24x^2 + 3. Option C (24x^2) is a different value from 24x^2 + 3. Option D (24x^3 + 3) is a different value from 24x^2 + 3. Keep 24x^2 + 3 as the AP Exams fact for this stem.
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Tags: Using, derivative Using, Using power, 24x^2 + 3
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