What is the derivative of f(x) = 8x^3 + 5x + 2?
- A. 24x^2 + 5 ✓
- B. 24x^3 + 5
- C. 24x^2
- D. 8x^2 + 5
Correct answer
A. 24x^2 + 5
Explanation
Using the power rule, the derivative of 8x^3 is 24x^2, the derivative of 5x is 5, and the derivative of the constant 2 is 0. So f'(x) = 24x^2 + 5.